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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 

AND 

PRIVACY ACTS 


SUBJECT: J. EDG AR HOOV ER OFFIC IAL & 
CONFID ENTI AL (O&Q FILES 

FILE NUMBER : 6 7-561 

SECTION : 8 



FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 


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ASSIGNMENT HISTORY OF 

JOHN EDOAR HOOVER, DIRECTOR 
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PURPOSE : To advise of the current status of the Department's 

efforts to dispose of the late Director's personal memorabilia, 
presently being stored in the Hoover Building. 

DETAILS : On 11/22/77, inquiry was made with Mi6s Sarah G.)(wilcox, 

v isAflflx Department of Justice^. to determine the current 
status of our request for~TTI£ ""Department's assistance in disposing 
of Mr. Hoover's personal memorabilia. Miss Wilcox advised that 
nothing had been resolved, but since no one appeared willing to 
claim the memorabilia, she felt it might qualify as "abandoned 
property." However, she adviBed that before the Government could 
dispose of such property, the executor of the Tolson estate would 
have to renounce all interest in the property since it was his 
duty to effect a final disposition. She noted that under a codicil 
to the Tolson Will, the executor was given the right to dispose 
of the memorabilia- with residuals, if any, passing to the Boys' 
Clubs of America and the Damon Runyon Foundation. She advised 
that she would correspond with the executor in an effort to deter- 
mine whether he and the indicated residuary legatees intended 
to waive their rights to the memorabilia. Miss Wilcox was adviBed 
that an early resolution of this matter would be desirable in 
view of the critical need for storage space in the Hoover Building. 


On 12/5/77, Miss Wilcox provided a copy of the attached 
letter which she directed to the ex ecutor of the Tolson estat e 

on 12/1/77 ’ ,»n., ! «- iVp/— V/T| 

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Re: Eetate of Clyde A. To 1 eon, Decoassd 


Hear Hr . Honk : 

As vu have previously informed you, certs is property 
located in the offices of the late J. Edgar Hoover which wee 
packed and stored in boxes in a storeroom of the Federal 
bureau of Investigation following Nr. Hoover *s death appears 
to to personal in nature and was the personal property of 
Hr. Hoover. Inventories of the contents of t he se boxes were 
sent to you in December 1976. 

As such, under the provisions of Nr. Hoover's will, the 
property passed to Hr. To Ison upon Nr. Hoover's death. Upon 
Mr. To la on ' a death, it became a part of his estate and 
passed under his will. 

issder ^ of the Second Codicil of Mr. Tolaoa's will, it 
his executor in trust for the purpose of selecting 
those* dfcten* which should be installed in '‘the >7. Edgar 
Koovftg&^n the new FBI building." Except Cor those 
ite4b^| *aifr which the executor should select, the pro* 
pertjE Appear* to have passed under the residuary clause to 
the hoys Clflfcs of America and the Damon Kanyeo Memorial Food 
for Cancer gs search. 

The executor has made no offer of any of the property 
to the Government for the stated purpose. Moreover, there 
is no J. Edgar Hoover Room in the new FBI building end it is 
our understanding that none is contemplated. He are informed 
that the FBI has already accepted all Ho over memorabilia 
which can be accomodated in the Hoover memorial area on the 
Tour Route. Therefore, it is not anticipated that the 
Government would accept any of the property with the stated 
condition Attached, even if offered by the executor. 


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You advised by your letter of February 10# 1977 that 
Mr. Mohr as executor of Mr. Tolson's estate "Is not Baking 
claim for any of the property." It does not appear that 
such a renunciation relieves the executor from the duty of 
attempting to distribute the property in accordance with the 


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If it is the Intention of the executor and the resid- 
uary legatees to abandon the property# please provide ns 
with appropriate evidence of the latent of the executor and 
the residuary beneficiaries to do so. In that event# the 
property would be disposed of by the Government under pro- 
cedures normally followed for disposal of abandoned property. 


'’’he Droperty has occupied needed storage space for Bore 
than four years, and the FBI custodians wish to dispose of 
it as soon as possible. Please let us hear fro* you as to 
what disposition of the statter the executor Is prepared to 
take . 


Very truly yours# 

BARBARA ALLEN BABCOCK 
Assistant Attorney General 
Civil Division 


Stuart E. Sohiffer 

chief# Conmercial Litigation Section 


Mr. James Durkin 
Internal Revenue Service 
1201 F Street, Room 1015 
Washington, D.C. 20224 


Mr. Lee M. Quick 

Federal Bureau of Investigation 

J. Edgar Hoover Building, 

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MOVEMENT AND PRESENT LOCATION OF 
MEMORABILIA REMOVED FROM OFFICE OF 
FORMER DIRECTOR J. E. HOOVER 
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In connection with an inquiry in captioned matter conducted by 
the former Inspection Division, there are maintained in the space of the 
Office of Inspections, Planning and Inspection Division, numerous tickler 
copies of correspondence, principally FD-302s, and other miscellaneous 
notes and data relating to that inquiry. Also included are the originals of 
a number of FD-302s reporting results of interviews conducted by members 
of the Inspection Staff in 9-10/76. The captioned inquiry concerns the need 
for a judgment as to the final disposition of the memorabilia. This judgment 
is pending with the Department and is being followed by the Printing and 
Space Management Section, Administrative Services Division, which has 
been designated custodian of the material pending final determination. 


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It should be noted that this memorandum pertains to, and the 
enclosures contain, material of a sensitive and personal nature and is 
earmarked for filing in 67-561 which is the personnel file for the late 
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1. Attached for filing are the original FD-902s referre d t o a b ove. 


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Memorabilia Removed from Office of 
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2. Also included among the material to be filed are originals 
or copies of material which was previously disseminated outside the 
Bureau -- see Bufile 67-561-406 and 407; however, copies of the material 
were not then placed in file with the yellows of the outgoing communications 
as they should have been. This memorandum rectifies that situation. 



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OF FORMER FBI DIRECTOR* J. EDGAR HOOVER,/ ? 

Reference 1* g&de to my pnor conversations with yon 
concerning captioned matt< 

The purpose of this communication la to advise that the 
following Items were picked up from the former residence of J. Edgar 
Hoover on April 14, 1977, and returned to FBI control: 

7 Filing Cabinets 
3 Typewriters 

1 Stenographer’s Desk with Attachment 
1 Stenographer’s Chair 

1 V,ood Cabinet . v . 

1 Typewriter Stand 
1 Desk Lamp with Pen 
1 Desk Extension Table 
1 Floor Chair Pad 

There were do papers contained in any of the material which 
was picked up. Mr. John P. Mohr, former Assistant to the Director and 
so4 Executor of the Clyde A. Tolscn Estate, was present at the time the 
above items were picked up. He commented that the contents of the 
ra- fin eta had been the personal investment records of the late Director 
and displayed to the Agents present several of the file jackets wWch were 
confirmed by the Agents to pertain to invest mentrec^rda . -ff (a ^ 

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Attorney General and you relative to the file cabinets referred to by 
John P. Mohr now at the Hoover residence. You informed me that It 
had been agreed between the Attorney General and you that these cabinets 
would be obtained and subsequently taken to the U. S. Department of 
Justice Building and thereafter inventoried by SA Paul V. Daly and 
Departmental Attorney Steven Blackhur st of the Department 's Office 
of Professional Responsibility. It was anticipated that one six -drawer 


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A review was made of documents concerning an inquiry Into 
the disposition of files maintained at the office of former Director J. Edgar 
Hoover and, particularly, a memorandum dated 7/3 /75 captioned, ’Inquiry 
into Disposition of Files Maintained in the Office of Former Director 
J. Edgar Hoover. " This document contains information relative to file 
cabinets at the Hoover residence as well as material allegedly contained 
therein. 


I met with Attorney General Bell and Departmental Attorneys 
Michael E. Shaheen, Jr. , and Steven Blackhurst at 6:15 p.m. , 4/13/77, 
and explained the nature of John P. Mohr’s call to Mr. McDermott as well 
, as the general background concerning this matter. The Attorney General 
read the memorandum of 7/3 /75 referred to above and stated he understood 


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Re: FILE CABINETS AT HOOVER RESIDENCE 





The Attorney General agreed that these file cabinets would be ' 
picked up by SA James P. Flynn and others ana brought to FBIfiQ. In the 
event these cabinets contained any documents, it was agreed that Depart- 
mental Attorney Steven Blackhurst and SA Paul V. Daly would be immediately 
Contacted so that the cabinets could be taken to the Justice Department and, 
thereafter, the material inventoried by them. The Attorney General under- 
stood that in all likelihood there would be no documents in these file cabinets 
and that this was generally understood at the time of Mr. Mohr's telephone 
call to Mr. McDermott. 

On the morning of 4/14/77, John P. Mohr telephoned Assistant 
Director Bassett and requested that SA Flynn meet him at the Hoover residence 
at 11:00 a. m. , 4/14 /77, for the purpose of picking up the file cabinets. 
Assistant Director Bassett nftide arrangements to pick up the file cabinets 
and contacted Departmental Attorney Michael E. Shaheen, Jr. , as to the 
course of action to be taken. 

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subject;! RETURN OF BUREAU PROPERTY 
IFROM RESIDENCE. OF. FORMER 
DIRECTOR J. EDGAR HO OVER 1/ _ 

PURPOSE: To record return to inventory of items^trans^r 
of former Director J. Edgar Hoover. 

DETAILS: On April 14, 1977, in response to a call from John P. Mohr, 
former Assistant to the Director, now Executor of the Clyde A. To Ison 
estate, that 17 items of Bureau property were available for return to the 
FBI, the following individuals proceeded to the former residence of the 
late Director, to inventory the items and effect the return: 

SA James P. Flynn 
SA Robert P. Keehan 
Mr. Robert B. Marsden 
Mr. Jesse T. Peterson, Jr. 

Mr. Louis Brown, Jr. 

The items listed below were situated in a basement recreation 
room of the residence. All the cabinets were empty. Mr. Mohr commented 
that the contents of these cabinets had been the personal investment records 
of the late Director which were removed and boxed by him. It was noted that 
approximately 15 boxes were stacked in the room and several of the file 
* jackets displayed by Mr. Mohr contaijjdii investment records. , 

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The 17 items were loaded on a rented Ryder truck (the Bureau 
truck that would ordinarily be used was in repair) and returned to FBIH Q. 

A receipt, prepared by Mr. Mohr, was signed by SA Flynn , 'and " a “copy of 
same (attached) was made by SA Keehan. 


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The items obtained are summarized as follows: 

7 - filing cabiijpts 
3 - typewriters 

1 - stenographer 7 s desk with attachment 
1 - stenographers chair 
1 - wood cabinet 
1 - typewriter stand 
1 - desk lamp with pen 
1 - desk extension table 
1 - floor chair pad 

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ADDENDUM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR H. N. BASSETT 4/14/77 HNBrnlfl 

I orally advised you of the foregoing and in response to my question 
as to whether the foregoing material should be Immediately placed in inventory, 
you advised in the affirmative, but only after a photograph is taken of the entire 
composite group. This has been done. 

Per prior agreement, I also telephonically contacted Michael E. 
Shaheen, Jr. , Office of Professional Responsibility, Department of Justice, 
and advised him that the 17 items had been obtained and there were no papers 
or documents contained therein. I also told him that Mr. Mohr had shown the 
Agents samples of the material which had been contained in the file cabinets and 
that it solely involved investment records of Mr. Hoover. Mr. Shaheen advised 
that it probably would be well to confirm this in writing to the Attorney General 
in view of his interest in the matter and I mentioned that certainly the Bureau 
had no objection In doing so but that I was sure he could understand a reluctance 
to generate a lot of paper on a matter that had no substance but could be miscon- 
strued by someone who did not know the circumstances. Mr. Shaheen readily 
agreed to this and suggested that perhaps the Director could orally advise the 
Attorney General of the outcome of the matter and that perhaps this would suffice 
and close the issue. 


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Re: Return of Bureau Property 
From Residence of Former 
Director J. Edgar Hoover 


RECOMMENDATION: 

That the Director call the Attorney General relative to the 
information contained in the body of this memorandum and, if agreeable 
with the Attorney General, that the matter then be considered closed. 


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MOVEMENT AND PRESENT LOCATION , OF IjEMORAEILIA 

lOVED FROM OFFICE OF ^ORMER M RECTOR J. E. HOOVER 

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PURPOSE : To advise of current status of the Department's 

into the ownership of certain memorabilia formerly located 
the late Director Hoover’s Office. 



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DETAILS ; By way of background/ a memorandum, captioned as above, 
was forwarded to the Department on 10/20/76, requesting a deter- 


mination regarding lawful ownership of various awards, plaques, 
honorary degrees, etc., that were presented to the late Director 
during his lifetime. The Printing and Space Management Section 
was designated custodian of this material pe nding fina l resoluti or 

On 3/29/77, Miss Sarah Wilcox/ CTvixmvTSldrt'^i-"'^ 
Department of Justice, contacted SA Lee M. *Qui J ck ‘an<§‘ advisee" 


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that the attorneys handling the Tolson eatate&awei\iijaiq*/t£d 
to her that they have no interest in fho ^f^rom P p|-jpn 0f i momnr^h|i i 
Miss Wilcox noted that if the memorabilia should, nevertheless, 
be repos ited in the Tolson estate, it would most likely pass 
to the residuary legatee. Before the property can pass to the 
residuary legatee of the Tolson will (Boys' Clubs), it would 
first have to pass under the Hoover will to the Tolson estate. 

This would result in a reopening of the Hoover will based on 
newly discovered property. The concerned parties are apparently 
less than anxious for this to happen. 


Miss Wilcox said that the only interest in the property, 
at this time, appears to be on the part of In ternal Revenue Servic 
(IRS) . If the memorabilia is determined to be vaJJiatfllev the 
Hoover and Tolson estates will be subject to addVVional taxes. 

For this reason, IRS is following the matter 
and is interested in the final determination. 


Miss Wilcox inquired whether the FBI had any official 
| interest in any of the items listed on the memorabilia Inventory. 

I She was informed that the Bureau had no specific interest other 
• than to arrange for final disposition in whatever way was deter- 

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be best for all parties concerned if the memorabilia were declared 
‘"Government property" and turned over to the Archives. 



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Memorandum J. P. Flynn to Mr. Bassett 

Re: Movement and Present Location of Memorabilia 

Removed From Office of Former Director J. E. Hoover 

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION ADDENDUM CSBinfo 2/16/77: 

SA Lee M. Quick, Chief of the Security Coordination Unit, has 
participated in the handling of this matter since it first arose and is fully 
conversant regarding it. Therefore, it is recommended that Mr. Quick 
be designated as the Bureau’s representative for the upcoming conference 
with the Department on the matter. 




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rabilia fre - a liio office suite of J. Edgar Hoover to present locations; to set out 
results of ti.vvtttories of material involved, ard to request approval of attached 
letter to (iiw Attorney Central along with ECCQiBrj&syiDg LLM which sots out 
baeicgrouna end requests a determination regarding lawful ownership as well 
as a recommendation as to disposition of the property. Also attached for approval 
ts letter to tic lister of Wills for bis Information. 

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Following dcaih of J. Edgar Hoover, 5/2/72, considerable memora- 
bilia and cfh*»r property were moved from Mb office eiPte. Fersoinl property 

CJ3'. folr.m t rt Me hmn'i vhiln omrrlo nhntiaa nouii 

»»HW >■/ ** V i*t W ** V AAA W V» A»4*W ■ .. »» » 1 ■ »r‘1 f AUVAUW li«^ W WL»4 V4 C7 p quvlk'i MV IV0 

articles a:. a editorials, anniversary messages, photographs, editorial cartoons, 
certificate,';, diplomas, degrees and awards, athletic tropliies and miscellaneous 
Items, some c £ whlcn also might be cUselttod aB pergonal property of Mr. 
Hoover, were stored at Taylor Ureet warehouse aud subsequently movod to 
CAO store q ; and still Later to space under control cf tho Special Projects Section 
In the Old Feet Office (OPO) and JeE Buildings, with limited number of Items 
being placet oil display on FBI tom' route. Inventories disclosed that property 

/v' s i . ) w ^ /■./! i /v i * / \ »\ / 1 w> 1 I a* *r\w I An wm a*v 4 n»«n 7 «* *•. ■ »»4 4 av .»j 4 «t w#l t\ a nflt n(n I 
j cioimv in iiiiincu u; ;t;o picviuudi/ i, vuuvut;u ctuu uv viutiiu 

filea were included, although in some instances, articles and editorials contained 
file numh i s of cases to which tho Items had clgnilicaaco. Will of Mr. Hoover 


rruio &ev t requests and loft reminder ox estate to Cl/de A. Tolson who was 
also noii :-j.Led as Executor. Wo mrrtlon was mniio o.' a.37 property related to 
1) lo memoiMUiia. A ccsicil to Mr, Tolson’s will set ^ jt that any and ail me mo- 
ral' 111 a, : {Is, pianuys, photos, or any mid all othcq personal property which 

ceu be e.u. Ly iu.ntiheil with the late John Edgar lioov r was bequeathed to his 


Enclosure'.: 

1 - Mesrro. A»h t Eo.esctfc, Cochran, Miatr 

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CONTINUED - OVER 





" Mo luoranuu.ti to The Director 
Ro: Movement and Present Location of Memorabilia 

Removed from Office of Former Director J. E. Hoover 

Executor. Purpose was to install the memorabilia and personal property in the 
new FDI DuiLLing and the Executor would be empowered with exclusive discretion 
and Judgment ns to items to be included. John Philip Mohr was nominated as 
Executor. Tolcon's will is presently in Litigation in D. C. Superior Court, 

Probate Division. Printing and Epaca Management Section designated as custodian 
of property pending final determination as to ownership and disposition. 

RE C07 1M END ATI ONS 


1. That the FDI continue to retain custody of this property pending 
determination of ownership and suggested disposition. 


2. That the attached letter and LEM, with enclosures, bs approved 
for transmittal to the Department. 


2. That the attached letter be anoroved for transmittal to the Register 

of Wills. 


4 . That Printing and £pace Managomeik Section, Administrative 
Services Division, follow with the Department of Justice so that implementation 
of any directions might take place as early as feasible. 


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CONTINUED - OVER 



I 'emorantfuiii to The? Director 

He: Movement and Present Location of Memorabilia 

Removed from Office of Former Director J. £. Hoover 

DETAILS 


Dy way of background, tho Attorney General in June, 1975, requested 
that an inquiry be conducted as to whether any official flies were removed from 
Mr. Hoover's office to his residence following his death and may have been sub- 
sequently removed from that residence following the death of Clyde A. Tolson. 

A summary of the inquiry dated 7/3/75, which reflected interview of 100 indi- 
viduals, v.ac furnished to the Department and it was reported that no information 
was deveic : j,d that any ouicial flies were removed from Mr. Hoover's offlee. 
bubsequfcr.t inquiry established movement of property from Mr. Hoover's offlee 
Including awards, plaques, news articles and editorials, anniversary messages, 
photographs, editorial cartoons, certificates, diplomas, degrees, athletic 
trophies ar j miscellaneous items, some of which also might bo classified as 
personal property of Mr. Hoover. This property was removed under tho 
direction o i Miss Helen W. Gandy, former executive Assistant to Mr. Hoover, 
who determined which items were personal and io bo taken to Mr. Hoover's house 
or which wore to be retained by the FE3 for possible later use for historical 
purposes, 'lids property was packaged by employees from the Special Projects 
Section ioiiowing Mr. Hoover's death and was then transported by employees from 
tlio former Mechanical Section to the Taylor Street warehouse for storage where 
it remained for approximately 6 months. It was then removed Intact and trans- 
ferred to r LI storage space In the General Accounting Office (GAO) Euildlng and 
was then subsequently moved approximately November, 1973, from GAO to space 
occupied by ihe Special Projects Section in the Old Post Office (OPO) Building 
for consideration for public display in the new J. Edgar Hoover Building. This 
material continues to be located in space under control of the Special Projects 
Section In the OPO and JLli Buildings with a limited number of items being 
placed on public display on the FBI tour route. 


No inquiry was receivod concerning this material but substantial detail 
regardir . ■* the movement and retention of same by the FBI was included in reports 
of interviews with 4 Lncciai Projects Section employees reviewed by Senate Scieet 
Committee 0-SC) representatives during September and October, 1975. Results 
of these interviews were furnished to the Department 11/17/75. 


In April, 1070, a memorandum was prepared for the Director regard- 
ing pur: i Me destruction of some awards that hung in Mr. Hoover's offlee and the 
Lircctor r Med, "I I v/o reviewed the list nnd don't see anything I feel needs to 
be retail. m. " Efforts to dispose of this material raised questions as to owner- 
ship anu proper disposal procedures in view of pending litigation regarding the 


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Memorandum to TI 12 director 

ho: Movement and Preterit Location of Memorabilia 

Renuved from Ohice of Former Director J, £. Hoover 

Tolcion cefete and pact Congreselcrwl Interest In Mr, Hoover's office. In view 
of tide, a general Inventory of all material stored In the space under control of 
tlia Special Projects Section la the CPQ Building was conducted on 9/17/76. 

Located in the OPO Building were a total of 60 boxes, crates and 
packets which were se^regat ed into general categories and examined to deter- 
mine the overall nature of the contents. Review disclosed the following: 

l . S3 cardboard boxes containing mnimieri articles end editorials 
regarding the FBI and Mr. Hoover, from various publications during the years 
1913-1072. 


2. 7 cardboard boxes containing congratulatory messages to Mr. 
Hoover on various anniversaries and special occasions. 


3. 12 cardboard boxes, 1 cardboard wrapped packet and 1 masonite 

*o/'on^a a!/i nontnlnlmr r\Vt oJh rvhea r\f llnrtvjnw ntvrf /nw r^hnw In/Kvti4nn1d \dVi r% 

i wiMuiuiu^ i>ti vw]^i v* **i s m ««vvv vs nuu/ v a viuvi sssmi w iuusmv nuv 


were associated with him. Included In one of these boxes were 4 postage stamp 
albunm. The stamp aloums were removed from box i53 and are stored In a 
safe located in the Printing and Space Management Section In the JL11 Building. 


4. 2 wooden crates containing 78 panels of mounted editorial cartoons; 
1 additional wooden crate; 2 cardboard boxes, ami 1 packet containing various 
caricatures and editorial cartoons. 


5. 2 wooden crates and package containing various diplomas, 
certificates, degrees and awards presented to Mr. Hoover. 

6* 1 cardboard box and 1 wooden crate containing athletic trophies. 


7. 3 cardboard boxes containing miscellaneous items Including a model 
of Mr. Hoover's office at Vermont Avenue and K Sired; material related to the 
book "Masters of Deceit" such as news articles, advertisements and editorials, 
and material for the "scrapbook. " 


Examination disclosed that only material ide ntifiable with the above 
general categories was Included and nothing synonymeus with official flics was 
contained therein. It is noted that In some Instances articles and editorials 
contained file numbers of cases to which the items had come significance. Upon 


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CONTINUED - OVER 


Memorandum to The Director 

lie: Llovtnj. ri and Pre-Swat Location of Memorabilia 

Isemo veil from Cilice of Former Director J. E. Hoover 

completion of the project, tho containers, numbered In sequence, were returned 

to tSio tame storage cpacc. 

Serrate from the above material are 18 cardboard boxes stored In 
Special Projects Lection space In the JCU Building which contain various awards 
presented to Ur. lioover throujgn the years. These awards were formerly 
displayed In tha corridor end reception room leading to his olfice and a limited 
number of these Items are displayed currently on the tour route. 

These Items have been inventoried and are stored awaiting disposition. 

Will dated 7/10/71 of Mr. Hoover, made seven bequests and Left the 
remainder of hla estate to Clyde A. Tolaon, who was also nominated as Executor 
erf tho estate. No mention was made of any property related to the memorabilia. 

A codicil dated 0/6/7S to Mr. Tolson’e will dated 8/14/72, noted 
that any and all memorabilia, medals, plaques, photos, or any and all other 
personal property which can be easily Identified with the late John Edgar Hoover 
were bequeathed to hio Executor who qualified at the time of his demise. 

Purpose was to Install the memorabilia and personal property in the John 
Edgar Hoover Doom la the new FBI Building and the Executor would be 
empowered with exclusive! discretion and Judgment as to Items to bo Included. 
John Hdlip bin} ir was nominated as Executor. T olson's will is presently in 
Utication in D. C. Superior Court, Probate Division. 

On 9/30/78 Mr. John J. McDermott, Assistant to tbs Director - 
Deputy Associate Director (Administration), designated Printing and Space 
Management Section of the Administrative Services Division as custodians 
of this property pending final determination as to ownership and disposition. 


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The Attorney Ger^ral 


October 20, 1076 


Director, IBI 


lioyt-i.i.'NT Airr> palgent location 

OF .w....G.iABlLL‘i, hLAOVED liiOLi 
of * G.tmEit DhtECTCLt 
J. EIvGAA uogvea 


Inclosed herewith are the original and four copies of s 
memorandum scULn <; forth information concerning property vhtch 
had been removed fre.n the oil ice of Mr. J. Edgar Hoover following 
his death, I lay 2, 111 2 . A specific Inventory of awarus and plaoues 
and a tenoral Inventory of tho eaitorlaLa and articles, congratulatory 
message;*, piudoara: ns, caricatures, editorial cartoons, certificates, 
honorary deuces anu ether miscellaneous items have been compiled. 
The ID I will retain cuttouy oi tho property mentioned pending a 
determlnUiou re^a/aing lawful ownership, end disposition thereafter 
will be r-aade in accordance with any decision in this regard. - 

You may desire to brlnr; this Information to the attention of 
Interested Co ngreca tonal Committees or anyone within the Department 
of Justice who has a need to know. 


Enclosures - 17 

1 - The Deputy Attorney General (Enclosure) 

1 - Messrs. Ash, Bassett, Cochran, Ml ntz (Sent Separately) 

NOTE: Based on memorandum W. K. DeB ruler to The Director 
dated & captioned as above, JGDhhg. 



JGD:Jmh 

(9) 


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October 20, 1970 


MOVE ME ITT AND PRESENT LOCATION 
OF MEMORABILIA REMOVED FROM 
OFFICE OF FORMER DIRECTOR 
J. EDGAR HOOVER 


In connection with efforts of the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation to dispose cf memorabilia and other material compiled on 
behalf of Mr. Hoover during his stewardship of the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation, including awards, plaques, mounted editorials and articles 
from various publications; congratulatory messages on anniversaries 
or other occasions; photographs; caricatures as well as editorial cartoons; 
certificates and honorary degrees; Federal Bureau of Investigation athletic 
trophies, and scrapbook articles, questions have oeen raised as to 
ownership of these various Items. This material is presently stored in 
space in the Old Post Office Building under control of the Federal Bureau 
of Investigation am is contained in sixty -eight separate cardboard boxes. 


rh/' irnf o 

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A I 4 n i ril «*v bi i> liffin t a a 

n guitia* mvciuv/iy nau vwiUUUCU iU 0£3U1U UIttfc 


only material identifiable with the above categories was included therein. 


In addition, there axe eighteen cardboard boxes presently stored 
in epace under control of the Special Projects Section, Scientific and 
Technical Services Division, In the J. Edgar Hoover Building containing 
numerous awards and plaques presented to Mr. Hoover. These awards 
and plaques were formerly displayed in the corridor and reception room 
leading to his office in the Department of Justice Building. 


Former Director J. Edgar Hoover died on May 2, 1972. He 
left a will dated July 19, 1971, which is filed with the Register of Wills 
for the District of Columbia. This will maims seven bequests and left 


1 - Messrs. AsK/BassettJCochran, Mintz 

JGD:jmh_ (12) 1 * * * V 

NOTE: Based on memorandum W. K. DcBfuler 

to The Director, dated L captioned as above. 

JGD:bhg 




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Re: Movement and Present location of Memorabilia 
Removed it om Office of Former Director 
J. Id ^ar Hoover 

t. 

tho remainder of hlo estate to Clyde A. Tolson, former Associate FBI 
Director, who was nominated as Executor of the estate. 


Clyde A. Tolson died on or about April 14, 1975, and left two 
wills, one elated June 26, 1972, and one dated August 14, 1972, which 
contained five codicils, the ee/iend of which was dated September 6. 1973. 
and shows tho following under paragraph seven: 


* 


’7. 




I hereby bequeath to my Executor who qualifies at 
£h© time of my demise any and all memorabilia, 
medals, plaques, photographs, or any and all other 
personal property which can be easily Identified with 
the late J. Edgar Hoover. The purpose of this bequest 
shall be to Install these memorabilia and other personal 
property identifiable with the late J. Edgar Hoover In 
the J. Edgar hoover *toom in the new FBI Building. 

My Executor shall be empowered with exclusive 


O ^ **A f i « W/4 nif'lrtm AT>f A rt 4-rv If Annn 9 aAHAAMaI 

iuomui^ii <uui oa IU UlUDO UCUi9 Ul OUJU&& 

property which shall be included In this bequest. " 


Both wills nominate John Fhlltp Mohr, former Assistant to the 
Director, as Executor. Mohr filed a petition to probate the wills and for 
letters testamentary in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, 
Probate Division, Administrative Number 8G8-75, on April 30, 1975. 

A complaint opposing probate of tho wills, codicils, and the granting 
of ietters testamentary was tiled by Hillory A. Tolson, brother of 
Clyde A. Tolson, with the Court on July 3, 1975. This matter la still 
In litigation. 


An extensive Inquiry was conducted Into the disposition of official 
and confidential flies in the office of former Director Hoover during June, 
1975. During tills inquiry substantial information was obtained about 
procedures followed to remove property from this office. Miss Helen W. 
Gandy, former Executive Assistant to the Director, directed the project 
and designated personal items to be ta.;en to Mr. Hoover's house and 
those items to be retained by the FBI for possible later U3e by tho 
Exhibits Section for historical purposes. The material noted previously . 
In this communication was among that selected by ivJlss Gandy for 
retention as significant to tho history of tho FDI. 


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I 



Re: Movement and Present Location of Memorabilia 
Removed from cifico of Former Director 
J. Edgar Hoover 


The material selected by Mias Gandy as of historical significance 
was then packaged by employees of the Exhibits Section Immediately 
following the deatii of Jvir. Hoover and transiiorted to the Taylor Street 
Warehouse for storage. The material remained at that location for 
approximately six months, at which time it was removed Intact to FBI 
storago space in tho General Accounting Office (GAO) Building. It was 
sub3ecjucidly moved approximately November, 1973, from GAO to space 
occupied by the then Exhibits Section In the Old Post Office Building for 
consideration for public display in the new J. Edgar Hoover Building. 

This material contii^ies to be located in the Old Post Office Building, 
Special Projects Section of the J. Edgar Hoover Building, and on public 
display on the FBI tour route. 

In view of the above Information and pending litigation, the 
Department of Justice is requested to furnish advice regarding lawful 
ownership of this property and to also make appropriate recommendations 
concerning disposition of same. The FBI will retain custody of this 
property pending requested determinations. 


Attached are twelve exhibits setting out information concerning 
the estates of J. Edgar Hoover and Clyde A. Tolson, as well as copies 
ol interviews showing movement of property from the office of former 
Director J. Edgar Hoover iolowing his death on *iay 2, 1972. Ten 


astrllf {/in'll omnlnirnen uiorn (nfnrtHrtumrl hut rn on It a ora rvnt onffiplAntlv 
wuuivuai viMpivjrvwo n w* v muwa vtunvu muv * vou«»tj maw ouuiv»^ih«j 


significant to enclose herewith. In addition, Interviews conducted during 
June, 1975, with over 50 employees who participated in the packing and 
movement of property from former Director Hoover's office were 
reviewed for pertinent data. Key individuals were then re Infer viewed 
and results are Included herewith. 


Exhibits 


Number Description 

1 Bound volume of copied documents filed in date order 

for the Superior Court for the District of Columbia, 
April 17, 1975 - November 25. 1975. for the estate of 
Clyde A. Tolson, Deceased (including copies of two 
wills, five codicils and Inventory of appraised personal 
estate (23 pages)). 


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Re: Movement and Present Location of Memorabilia. 
Removed from Cfllco of Former Director 
J. Ed car Eoover 


Number 

2 


3 

4 

6 


6 

7 

8 


0 

10 

11 

12 


Description 

Copy ol will of John Edgar Hoover, July 19, 1071, 
With Copy of Form No. 1 and Form No. 2 for 
U. C. District Court for the District of Columbia 
attached. 


General inventory of material stored in Old Post 
Office Building, September 17, 1676. 

Copy of interview of Miss Helen W. Gandy, former 
Executive Assistant to J. Edgar Hoover, Octobers, 1676. 

Copy of Interview of Brent IT, Hughes. Special Projects 
Section, FBI, October 5, 1076, with inventory of 13 
cartons of awards and plaques maintained In Special 
Projects Section in J, Edgar Hoover Building. 

Copy of Interview of F. Thomas Peyton, October 5, 1976. 

Copy of Interview with Raymond H. Schaeffer,. Special 
Projects Section, FBI, Octobers, 1676. 

Copy of interview of Kenneth Lee Peffer, Special 
Projects Section, FBI, October 6, 1076, with copies 
of inventories prepared by him attached showing 
property from former Director Hoover's office stored 
in the Old Foot Office Building and on the FBI tour route. 

Report of movement of four stamp albums from box 
number 53 to safe keeping. 

Interview of Miss Iona G. Swann, former FBI 
Librarian, October 12, 1976. 

Interview of Miss Sandy Coupe, Librarian, October 12, 1076. 
* -* 
Interview of Clark S. Slionff, former Librarian, 

FBI Acadomy, October 12, 167 0. 


Enclosures * 12 


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October 20, 1970 


Mr. Peter J. McLaughlin 
iteglstar of Wills 

Superior Court of the District of Columbia 
451 Indiana Aveaue, N.vV. 

Washington, D. C. 20C01 

Dear Mr. McLaughlin: 

Attached Is an Inventory reflecting numerous awards which 
were presented to the late J. Edgar Hoover during Ms tenure as Director 
of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. These awards were formerly 
displayed In the corridor and reception room adjacent to Mr. Hoover's 
offico. For your information, there arc an additional 68 boxes, crates 
and packets of which an itemized inventory lias not been made but which 
contain numerous binders of newspaper articles and editorials, anniver- 
sary messages, photographs, editorial cartoons, certificates - diplomas - 
degrees, FBI athletic trophies, as well as some miscellaneous items. 
Including material related to the book "Masters of Deceit, " such as news 
articles, advertisements and editorials. Decause of the nature o t much 
of the material a question exists as to lawful ownership. 

Mr. Hoover left a will, dated July 29, 1972, which marl* uvm 
bequests and left the remainder of the estate to Clyde A. Tolson, who was 
also nominated as Executor. No mention was made of any property of 
pertinence to this letter. 

A codicil dated September 0, 1973, to the will of Mr. Tolson, 
dated August 14, 1072, noted that any and all memorabilia, medals, 
plaques, photographs, or any and all other personal property which can 

1 - Messrs. Ash, Bassett, Cochran, Mlofx (Sent Separately) 

NOTE: Basod on memorandum W. K. DeBruler to The Director 
dated 10/ro/y G, captiov^d 'Movement and present Location of 
Memorabilia ilemoved from Office of Former Director J. E. Hoover, ” 
JGD:jmh rtQ & JGD.hhg 

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ilr. Peter <T. Melon rhlin 


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be easily icer.tliK d with the Irte Jolm Edgar Iloover was bequeathed to 
hf.s LnacuLor who c-.::nil?d at iho time of his eternise. Purpose was to 


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i» ' nu/I An^»l mirtnAnh/ In th ft Trthrt 

>iuu i.ic.1 jjua juitai |/i ui uiu iiui:a 


JTVf r'-f« « TTaama# 
UM^iu liWVOi 


rtooui tn u. o novvf Pi £ iJuiidim;, ;uia the Executor would be empowered 
with o Tl ;jive discretion and juu nnent as to Items to be Included. John 
Philip hiohr was nominated as Executor. 


The Department of Justice has been requested to furnish advice 
regardin;; lawful ownership of this property and to also make appropriate 
recommendations concerning disposition of same. 


hi the meantime, the FBI will retain custody of the property 
pending receipt of instructions regarding final disposition. 


Sincerely yours, 


Enclosure 


Clarence M. KeUey 
Director 


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he: Ownership of 1 roper £y_ Whicn May havq, passed 

under the J. i.dgar hoover & Clyde JU^Wlson 

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i-urauorit. to u telephone conversation l^tvean you and 
m' . jara:i i.ilcorc el this staff early last week, enclosed 
:r c ivies o; inventories which liave been nade by Federal 
bureau of Investigation (I hi) representatives of certain 
pro *.-rty which was formerly located in the suite of offices 
occu.-iee* by the late J. Edgar hoover. It is now stored 
Uiv‘. the control of the FLsI. 


It is C"ir diiucr standing tnat Miss helen W. Gandy, 
toricr hxccucive Assistant to the director, uirectea the 
r^‘ .i'Vdl of t:n material fr on the suite of offices occupied 
• y : r. i.ocvn at tile time o f his death an 1 designated the 
itw. i v.t.ic.. she ueliiveu Mr. iioover considered his personal 
: .re/ and those v/hicn a. it believed he woulu have con- 

si . . i...e to F.il ^reperty. Viio former uvatorial was removed 
co i . hoover's aontj the latter was boxen and stored in the 
eust. x.-y of cne Vdl. / j ' / '[ ' 


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di.L c\ i . 1 1 

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car i ca tuiv 
:Oi.( rury c. 
_ro,.-.iicSi 


aterial includes iiwarus, plaques, mounted e44,t©jfjf“ 
tides from various publications? congratulatory *’ 
:: anniversaries or other occasions? photographs? 

!S well ns editorial cartoons; certificates and 
C'-rees ; Federal bureau of Investigation athletic 
oerapLcois. articlcj. and other miscellaneous iters. 



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ic described in the enclosed specific inventory of 
of iv.-ards and 'ilnoucB, and general inventory of 






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> x r.i -.iititory ^'.•.ebs.-.^«'^.-e , : >..otogra ; »iis , caricatures, 

c<- j k. j.u luOiis , c-- r ci * j -^ tes , honorary degrees and other 

i.iij f ' . 1 la:, i'j Jb it.i .. 

iii'. * Ltci;.cy Gt.'iierui *ida requested that appropriate 
•iu . •: Lc r-aus; to ^is.iojc of this coi.siueral la material. It 
in . necessary to uateruixic the lawful ownership 

of l, •.. t acj^rt;y. 


it ia c ur un-t-rstuneing that vnen Mr. Hoover's estate 
was mv^ntorivt in connection with tue probating of his 
will, the existence of this material in the custody of tlie 
Ftl was not wrought to the attention of the appraiser or the 
Coal'.. Xt 1 3 not known whether or not Mr. v'cloon, the 

v.or , ieciC aal Lcnuf iciory , Deputy, and long-time friend 
of Mr. hoover , /.new of its existence. 


If L;»v material now in the custody of the FBI was the 
pro; _rty of ; r. Hoover, it would have passed to Mr. Tolson 
one. r the? reeiouar/ clause of Mr. Hoover's will. To the 
o.tia tii^ executor under the Tolsoxi will should choose to 
incL.ee it in the trust contemplated in Item 7 of the second 




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F tat.ua cuoiiL to accept it, it woulu become the property of the 

b'rii to Statue. 


. f f el you an- hr. Jonu Pe Kohr, cue executor, have had 
a;, o .iortuiiity to examine tna enclosed inventories, we would 
a,.,'! ^ i ate a <. opportunity to meet witn you to explore pro- 
ceuar^s for finally establishing owner ship of the property 
ii a; held by tne Fbl. Please teiupnone Hrs . Wilcox on 739- 
3 3. . 


Yours very truly. 


RI a L. LI L 

Assistant Attorney General 
Civil Division 


By: 

ftuurt I . Scnifftr 

Chief, Coruuercial Litigation Section 

ir.c.: Inventories 

Federal Bureau of Inveatiqa Lion 
Washington, t.C. / 

7.ttr..: Civil Litigation Fult 


CC ; 



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DEPARTMENT OF JU. CE 

federal bureau OF INVESTIGATION 
INTERNAL ROUT I NO/ACTION SLIP 


«M(/TITL(/MCMH»TIM 


J 7142 

\ Mr Callahan 

j 7110 

Mr. Jenkm* 

j 7110 

Mr. Adame 

t 

j 1 1 255 

Mr Adh 

j 6212 

| Mr. Ba*eet( 

! 3090 

Mr. Cochrm 

5829 

' Mr Decker 

3012 

Mr. FeW 

j 5012 

Mr. Gallagher 

7125 

Mr. Htaie 

4012 

•i 

Mr LeaviU 

7222 

Ur. McDermott 

7427 

Mr Muvlt 




Atukrnv Mr Moooey 

7159 Ur Moore 

6012 Mr W aleh 

7162 Telephone Rtx>oi 
7074 Direr for'* See ‘y 

5266 Mr. Andrew* Brook* 

5644 Mr. Awe 'Phelan 

4HbS Mr. Blalock. Pinkney , f, 

5869 Mr. Brady Green 

5451 j Mr. Breeson Worilunptofi 

Mr O Ikmrki Graves 

4266 Ur. *wa 


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□ LOG 

□ FILE 

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716558 


October 20, 1076 


Mr. Peter J. McLaughlin 
Register of Wills 

Superior Court of the District of Cohimbia 
451 Indiana Avenue, N.W. 

Washington, D. C. 00001 

Dear Mr. McLaughlin: 


Attached is an Inventory reflecting numerous awards which 
[ere presented to the late J. Edgajjj &ovnr Airing his tenure ns Director 
the Federal Bureau of fiftesOa^lIoa. These awards were formerly 


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A splayed in the corridor and reception room adjacent to Mr. Hoover’s 
( dice. For your information, there are an additional 68 bones, crates 
i ad packets of which an itemised inventory has not been made bat which 
contain numerous binders of newspaper articles and editorials, annlver- 
< ary messages, photographs, editorial cartoons, certificates - diplomas 
c agrees, FBI athletic trophies, as well as some mis cel 
t tcluding material related to the booh ’’Masters 
articles, advertisements and editorials. Because* 

~df the material a question exists as to lawful ownership . — — ^ /_ 



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Hoover left a will, dated July 18, 1871, wlpch s^ f fe 
bequests and left the remainder of the estshe to Clyde To laon, who was — 
also nominated as Executor. No mention was made ef any puberty of 
pertinence to this letter. 


A codicil dated September 6, 1873, to the will of 
dated August 14, 1972, noted that say and all memorabilia, medals, 

■ plaques, photographs, or any and all other personal property which can 

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abilia Removed from Office of Former Director J. E. Hoover, ” 

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be eu.ilj identified with the late John Edgar Hoover wax bequeathed to 
hid Executor who qualified at the time of hie demise. Purpose via to 
Install the memorabtlii and personal property in the John Edgar Hoover 
rtooikj in the new FBI Building, end the Executor would be empowered 
with exclusive discretion and Judgment as to Items to be included. John 
Philip Mohr was nominated ae Executor. 

The Department of Justice has been requested to furnish advice 
regarding lawful ownership erf this property and to also make appropriate 
recommendations concerning dlspoeltlon of name. 

In the meantime, die FBI will retain custody of the property 
pending receipt of instructions regarding final disposition. 

Sincerely yours, 

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Clarence If. Kelley 
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The Attorney General 


October 20, 1976 


Director, FBI 


MOVEMENT AND PRESENT LOCATION 
OF MEMORABILIA removed from 
OFFICE OF FORMER DIRECTOR 
J. EDGARglOOVER 


Enclosed herewith are the original and four eoplee of a 
memorandum netting forth Information concerning property which 
had been removed from the office of Mr. J. Edgar Boorer following 
hie death, May 2, 1973. A specific In rectory of award* and plaque* 
and a general inventory of the editorials and articles, congratulatory 
message*, photographs, caricatures, editorial cartoons, cartificmtss, 
honorary degrees and other miscellaneous items have been compiled. 
The FBI will retain custody of the property meMloned pending a 
determination regarding lawful ownership, and disposition thereafter 
will be made In accordance with any decision la this regard. 

You may desire to bring this information to the attadtlon of . 
Interested Congressional Committees or anyone within 
of Justice who has a need to know. 



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1 - Messrs. Ash, Bassett, Cochran, Minlz (Sent Separately) 




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October 20, 1W76 


MOVEMENT AND PRESENT LOCATION 
OF MEMORABILIA REMOVED FROM 
OFFICE OF FORMER DIRECTOR 
J. EDGAR HOOVER 


Id connection with effort* af the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation to dispose of memorabilia and other material compiled oa 
behalf of Mr. Hoover during hie stewardship of the Federal Bur can of 
Investigation, including awards, plaques, mounted editorials and articles 
from various publications; congratulatory messages on anniversaries 
or other occasions; photographs; caricatures as wsU as editorial cartoons; 
certificates and honorary degrees; Federal Bureau of Investigation athletic 
trophies, and scrapbook articles, questions have been raised as to 
ownership of these various items. This material is presently stored in 
space in the Old Post Office Building under control of the Federal Bureau 
of Investigation and is contained in sixty -eight separate cardboard bones, 
crates or packets. A general inventory was conducted to assure that 
only material identifiable with the above categories was included therein. 


In addition, there are eighteen cardboard boxes presently stored 
in space under control of the Special Projects Section, fieienttfic end 
Technical Services Division, in the J. Edgar Hoover Building 
numerous awards and plaques presented to Mr. Hoover. These awards 
and plaques were formerly displayed in the corridor and reception room 
leading to his office in the Department of Justice BuUdtog.^rrtgj^&W' 


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Former Director J. Edgar Hoover died on May S, 1971. He 
a will dated July 19, 1971, which is filed with the Register of Wills 
the District of Columbia: This will mai«« seven bequests and left 

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NOTE: Based on memorandum W. K. DeBruler 
to The Director, dated & captioned as above. 

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*te: RxO vement ana Present Location of Memorabilia 
ofiaovea from uiflce of Former Director 
J. Edgar hoover 

The mater iai selected by Miss Gandy as of historical significance 
was then packaged by employees of the Exhibits Section immediately 
following the death of Mr. Hoover and transported to the Taylor Street 
warehouse for storage. Hie material remained at that location for 
approximately six months, at which time it was removed intact to FBI 
storage apace in the General Accounting Office (GAO) Building, ft was 
subsequently moved approximately November, 1973, from GAO to space 
occupied by the then Exhibits Section In the Old Post Office Building for 
cons iuo rat Ion for public display in the new J. Edgar Hoover Building. 

This material cootlcues to be loeated In the Old Poet Office Building, 
Special Projects Section of the J. Edgar Hoover Building, and on public 
display on the FBI tour route. 

In view of the above information and pending litigation, the 
Department of Justice Is requested to furnish advice regarding lawful 
ownership of this property and to also make appropriate recommendations 
concerning disposition of same. The FBI will retain custody of this 
property pending requested determinations. 

Attached are twelve exhibits setting out Information concerning 
the estates of J. Edgar Hoover and Clyde A. Tolson, as well as copies 
of interviews showing movement of property from the office of former 
Director J. Edgar Hoover fdowing his death on May I, 1979. Ten 
additions! employees wars inter viewed but results are not sufficiently 
significant to enclose herewith, b addition, interviews c o n ducted during 
June, 1975, with over 50 employees who participated la the peeking and 
movement of property from former Director Hoover's office were 
reviewed for pertinent data. Key Individuals were then reister viewed 
and results art Included herewith. 

Exhibits 


Number Description 

ji Bound vo turns of copied documents filed in dais order 

for the Superior Court for the District of Co lum bia, 
April 17, 1975 - November 95, 1975, for the estate of 
Clyde A. Tolson, Deceased (Including copies of two 
wills, five codicils and inventory of appraised personal 
estate (23 pages)). 


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tie moved from Office of Former Director 
j. Ld^ar Hoover 

Wumoer Description 

A Copy of will of John Edgar Hoover, July 19, 1971, 

with copy of Form No. 1 and Form No. 1 for / 

U. 8. District Court for the District of Columbia 
attached. 

J& General Inventory of material stored la Old Post 

Office Building, September 17, 1978. 

v 4 Copy of Interview of UUa Helen W. Gandy, former 

Executive Assistant to J. Edgar Hoover, October I, 1978. 

vS' Copy of interview of Brent H. Bughea, feecUl Projects 

Section, FBI, Octobers, 1978, with ttvolory of 18 

fffaai ftf >»H phnuM w»l«t»hD la fcadal 

Projects Section In J. Edgar Hoover Building. 

<-e Copy of interview of F. Thomas Peyton, October 8, 1978. 

^ Copy of interview with Raymond H. Schaeffer, Special 

Projects Section, FBI, October 8, 1978. 

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Projects Section, FBI, October 8, 1978, with copies 
of 'tnventorle* prepared by him atta c h ed chewing 
property from former Director Hoover's office stored 
in the Old Poet Office Building and on the FBI tour route. 

Report of movement of four stamp albums from box ^ 
number 5S to safe keeping. 

v40 Interview of Mien Iona O. Swann, former FBI 

librarian, October II, 1978. 

A.\ Interview of Mias Bandy Coupe, librarian, Oct ob er 18, It 

-12 Interview of Clark S. Sboaff, former librarian, 

FBI Academy, October U, 197V 


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UNITED STATES GO » ERNMENT 

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FROM : W. K. DE BRULE R 


subject: MOVEMENT AND PRESENT LOCATION OF 
MEMORABILIA REMOVED FROM OFFICE 
OF FORMER DIRECTOR J. E. HOOVER / 


PURPOSE 





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The purpose of this memorandum is to reflect movement of memo- 
rabilia from the office suite of J. Edgar Hoover to present locations; to set out 
results of inventories of material involved, and to request approval of attached 
letter to the Attorney General along with accompanying LHM which sets out 
background and requests a determination regarding lawful ownership as well 
as a recommendation as to disposition of the property. Also attached for approval, 
is letter to Register of Wills for his information. C ^ 

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Following death of J. Edgar Hoover, 5/2/72, conjjfidehayie^4&&ra- 
bilia and other property were moved from his office suite. Personal p ro pert y. — 
was taken to his home while memorabilia, including awards, plaques, news 
articles and editorials, anniversary messages, photographs, editorial cartoons, 
certificates, diplomas, degrees and awards, athletic trophies and miscellaneous 
items, some of which also might be classified as personal property of Mr. 
Hoover, were stored at Taylor Street warehouse and subsequently moved to 
GAO storage and still later to space under control of the Special Projects Section 
in the Old Post Office (OPO) and JEH Buildings, with limited number of items 
being placed on display on FBI tour route. Inventories disclosed that property 
retained is limited to general categories previously mentioned and no official 
files were included, although in some instances, articles and editorials contained 
file numbers of cases to which the items had significance. Will of Mr. Hoover 
made seven bequests and left remainder of estate to Clyde A. Toison who was 
also nominated as Executor. No mention was made of any property related to 
the memorabilia. A codicil to Mr. Tolson’s will set out that any and all memo- 
rabilia, medals, plaques, photos, or any and all other personal property which 
can be easily identified with the late John Edgar Hoover was bequeathed to his 


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Memorandum to The Director 

Re: Movement and Present Location of Memorabilia 

Removed from Office of Former Director J. E. Hoover 

Executor. Purpose was to install the memorabilia and personal property in the 
new FBI Building and the Executor would be empowered with exclusive discretion 
and judgment as to items to be included. John Philip Mohr was nominated as 
Executor. Tolson’s will is presently in litigation in D. C. Superior Court, 

Probate Division. Printing and Space Management Section designated as custodian 
of property pending final determination as to ownership and disposition. 

RECOMMENDATIONS 


1 . That the FBI continue to retain custody of this property pending 
determination of ownership and suggested disposition. 


2. That the attached letter and LHM, with enclosures, be approved 
for transmittal to the Department. 


3. That the attached letter be approved for transmittal to the Register 

of Wills. 


4. That Printing and Space Management Section, Administrative 
Services Division, follow with the Department of Justice so that implementation 
of any directions might take place as early as feasible. 



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Memorandum to The Director 

Re: Movement and Present Location of Memorabilia 

Removed from Office of Former Director J. E. Hoover 

DETAILS 


By way of background, the Attorney General in June, 1975, requested 
that an inquiry be conducted as to whether any official files were removed from 
Mr. Hoover's office to his residence following his death and may have been sub - 
sequently removed from that residence following the death of Clyde A. Tolson. 

A summary of the inquiry dated 7/3/75, which reflected interview of 100 indi- 
viduals, was furnished to the Department and it was reported that no information 
was developed that any official files were removed from Mr. Hoover’s office. 
Subsequent inquiry established movement of property from Mr. Hoover's office 
including awards, plaques, news articles and editorials, anniversary messages, 
photographs, editorial cartoons, certificates, diplomas, degrees, athletic 
trODhies and miscellaneous ite ms , some of which also mieht he classified as 

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personal property of Mr. Hoover. This property was removed under the 
direction of Miss Helen W. Gandy, former Executive Assistant to Mr. Hoover, 
who determined which items were personal and to be taken to Mr. Hoover’s house 
or which were to be retained by the FBI for possible later use for historical 
purposes. This property was packaged by employees from the Special Projects 
Section following Mr. Hoover's death and was then transported by employees from 
the former Mechanical Section to the Taylor Street warehouse for storage where 
it remained for approximately 6 months. It was then removed intact and trans- 
ferred to FBI storage space in the General Accounting Office (GAO) Building and 
was then subsequently moved approximately November, 1973, from GAO to space 
occupied by the Special Projects Section in the Old Post Office (OPO) Building 
for consideration for public display in the new J. Edgar Hoover Building. This 
material continues to be located in space under control of the Special Projects 
Section in the OPO and JEH Buildings with a limited number of items being 
placed on public display an the FBI tour route. 

No inquiry was received concerning this material but substantial detail 
regarding the movement and retention of same by the FBI was included in reports 
of interviews with 4 Special Projects Section employees reviewed by Senate Select 
Committee (SSC) representatives during September and October, 1975. Results 
of these interviews were furnished to the Department 11/17/75. 

In April, 1976, a memorandum was prepared for the Director regard- 
ing possible destruction of some awards that hung in Mr. Hoover's office and the 
Director noted, "I have reviewed the list and don’t see anything I feel needs to 
be retained." Efforts to dispose of this material raised questions as to owner- 
ship and proper disposal procedures in view of pending litigation regarding the 


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Memorandum to The Director 

Re: Movement and Present Location of Memorabilia 

Removed from Office of Former Director J. E. Hoover 

Tolson estate and past Congressional interest in Mr. Hoover’s office. In view 
of this, a general inventory of all material stored in the space under control of 
the Special Projects Section in the OPO Building was conducted on 9/17/76. 

Located in the OPO Building were a total of 68 boxes, crates and 
packets which were segregated into general categories and examined to deter- 
mine the overall nature of the contents. Review disclosed the following: 

1. 33 cardboard boxes containing mounted articles and editorials 
regarding the FBI and Mr. Hoover, from various publications during the years 
1913 - 1972. 

2. 7 cardboard boxes containing congraulatory messages to Mr. 

Hoover on various anniversaries and special occasions. 

3. 12 cardboard boxes, 1 cardboard wrapped packet and 1 masonite 
receptacle containing photographs of Mr. Hoover and/or other individuals who 
were associated with him. Included in one of these boxes were 4 postage stamp 
albums. The stamp albums were removed from box #53 and are stored in a 
safe located in the Printing and Space Management Section in the JEH Building. 

4. 2 wooden crates containing 78 panels of mounted editorial cartoons; 

1 additional wooden crate; 2 cardboard boxes, and 1 packet containing various 
caricatures and editorial cartoons. 

5. 2 wooden crates and package containing various diplomas, 
certificates, degrees and awards presented to Mr. Hoover. 

6. 1 cardboard box and 1 wooden crate containing athletic trophies. 

7. 3 cardboard boxes containing miscellaneous Items including a model 
of Mr. Hoover's office at Vermont Avenue and K Street; material related to the 
book "Masters of Deceit" such as news articles, advertisements and editorials, 
and material for the "scrapbook.” 

Examination disclosed that only material identifiable with the above 
general categories was included and nothing synonymous with official files was 
contained therein. It is noted that in some instances articles and editorials 
contained file numbers of cases to which the items had some significance. Upon 


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Memorandum to The Director 

Re: Movement and Present Location of Memorabilia 

Removed from Office of Former Director J. E. Hoover 


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Separate from the above material are 18 cardboard boxes stored in 
Special Projects Section space in the JEH Building which contain various awards 
presented to Mr. Hoover through the years. These awards were formerly 
displayed in the corridor and reception room leading to his office and a limited 
number of these items are displayed currently cm the tour route. 


These items have been inventoried and are stored awaiting disposition. 


Will dated 7/19/71 of Mr. Hoover, made seven bequests and left the 
remainder of his estate to Clyde A. Tolson, who was also nominated as Executor 
of the estate. No mention was made of any property related to the memorabilia. 


A codicil dated 9/6/73 to Mr. Tolson’s will dated 8/14/72, noted 

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personal property which can be easily identified with the late John Edgar Hoover 
were bequeathed to his Executor who qualified at the time of his demise. 

Purpose was to instaU the memorabilia and personal property in the John 
Edgar Hoover Room in the new FBI Building and the Executor would be 
empowered with exclusive discretion and judgment as to items to be included. 
John Philip Mohr was nominated as Executor. Tolson's will is presently in 
litigation in D. C. Superior Court, Probate Division. 


On 9/30/76 Mr. John J. McDermott, Assistant to the Director - 
Deputy Associate Director (Administration), designated Printing and Space 
Management Section of the Administrative Services Division as custodians 
of this property pending final determination as to ownership and disposition. 



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Memorandum 

to : Mr, McDermott 

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date: 9 / 16/76 


subject; AWARDS, CITATIONS, AND PERSONAL MEMORABILIA 

FORMERLY DISPLAYED IN THE LATE DIRECTOR HOOVER’S 
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PURPOSE: To advise of Legal Counsel’s opinion that certain boxes 
of personal memorabilia belonging to the late Director Bhould be 
inventoried by Inspection Division. 


DETAILS: As part of Administrative Services Division's continuing 
efforts to dispose of certain awards, citations and other personal 
memorabilia belonging to the late Director, an opinion was solicited 
from Mr. Mintz as to whether numerous boxes of newspaper clippings 
greeting cards, political cartoons, and the like (stored in the Old Post 
Office) could be categorized as "files” and turned over to Records 
Management Division (It was previously decided that various plaques 
and citations were "personal property” and should be referred to the 
Probate Court). Mr. Mintz advised that if the aforementioned boxes 
of newspaper clippings, greeting cards, etc. had been removed from 
Mr. Hoover’s office after his death, even though innocuous in nature, 
they could be of interest to either the Department of Justice or some 
Congressional committee. He suggested that the contents be thoroughly 
inventoried by Inspection Division. 


Mr. Mintz contacted Mr. Conley of the Inspection Division, 
and it was agreed that Inspection Division would initiate an inventory 
and review of the material in the boxes. 


RECOMMENDATION : None. For information only. 


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sl bjei’i : Property assigned to the late director hoover 

The purpose of this memorandum is to advise that the 
following items that were assigned to the late Director Hoover are in 
the safe in my office, Room 6823, JEH Building: 




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(1) .32 Caliber Colt Pocket Positive revolver 
#156600 and holster. 


(2) List of Awards that hung in the corridor of his 
office in the Justice Building. 


(3) One book of Transportation Requests 
#3,922,501 - 3,922,510. 

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late Director is still at the Smithsonian Institution. This was approved 
by memorandum Mr. Heim to Mr. Moore captioned "Smithsonian 
Institution Request for Bureau Cooperation on Bicentennial Exhibit” 
dated 2/19/75. 


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(3) The book of Transportation Requests is out-of-date 
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Award 


By Whom Presented 

Date 

Testimonial (Sterling 

Silver Scroll 

Plaque 

National Police Academy, 17th Session 

4/17 - 
6/28/4 

Optimist Creed 

Plaque 

Optimist International 

1942 f 

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In appreciation 0 / service to 
law enforcement and training 
of officers 

Plaque 

Tennessee Department of Safety \ 

7/19/4; 

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In recognition and appreciation 
of notable contribution to Fire 
Service or our Nation and Strte 
of Indiana in particular To 
symbolize their high esteem 
for the great patriotic endeavors 
of the FBI in peace and war. 

Plaque 

Indiana Fire Chiefs Association 

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Also Good Citizenship Medal 

Plaque 

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Essex Council, 

Newark, New Jersey 

5/21/50 

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Jacob Hays Award for Out- 
standing Contribution in the 

Field of Crime Detection 

Plaque 

"Detective” Magazine, by vote of American Newspaper 
Editors 

9/25/50: 

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J52 ACBoCA Credit Award 
"for outstanding services for the 
advancement and protection of 
the American way of life. " 

Plaqiie 

Associated Crriit Bureau of Amer»ea, Inc. 

6/25/52 t. 

Annual Citation Award "for 
outstanding service to the 
legal profession. " 

Plaque 

Delta Theta Phl^ Legal Fraternity (Douglas Senate) 

(John Marshall Law School), Chicago, III. 

5/9 53 

Americanism Award 

Plaque 

International Relations Club, St. Frauds College, 
Brooklyn, New York 

5/14/53 • 


Award 

Type 

By Whom Presented 

Date > 

Poem 

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Presented by Virginia Gould (author of the poem) 

1958 \ 

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Award for Excellence 

(Sales Promotion Material to 
Random House , Inc. for ’’The 

FBI Story.”) 

Plaque 

American Booksellers Association 

✓'Outstanding Americanism Award 

Plaque 

American Legion, Queens County, New York 

5/1/57 L 

Golden Rule Award 

Plaque 

St. George Association of America, Chapter 1, 

The Police Department, New York City 

5/4/58 f 

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Outstanding Citizen’s Award 
(1st award in history of 
organization for Director’s 
work in interests of American 
youth. ) 

Plaque 

National Sales Executives, Inc., New York, New York 

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Furtherance of Justice Award 

Plaque 

National Association of County and Prosecuting Attorneys 

7/21/58 r 

Certificate of Appreciation 

In recognition of his invaluable 
and unselfish services rendered 
to the National Bureau of Invest! 
gation. 

Certificate 

National Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, 
Republic of the Philippines 

7/4/58 

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"Conferred upon J. Edgar Hoover 
in appreciation for exceptional 
contributions on advancing 
the employment of the physically 
handicapped. ” 

Citation for 
Meritorious 

President’s Committee on the Employment of the 
Physically Handicapped 

9/16/58 5 

n recognition of service of FBI 
in fight against Communism 

Plaque 

Great Council of the l/nited States, Improved Ofder 
of Red Man and Degree of Pocohonias 

9/21-26/ 


Date 


. Award Type 

Certificate of Appreciation Plaque 

(in appreciation and recognition 
of efforts in increasing M our 
knowledge. ”) 

ir 35 years of dedicated service Plaque 

to law enforcement 

ublic Personnel Award Plaque 

("The President of the United 
States cites with pleasure 
- J. Edgar Hoover for distinguished 
service in encouraging and promoting 
the employment of the physically 
handicapped. " 

'or outstanding and conspicuous Plaque 

service to the Boys of America" 

hn A. Dondero Memorial Award Plaque 

{’First annual award "in recognition 
of outstanding contributions in 
field 'of scientific identification") 

er of Saint Sebastian Plaque 

- (only presented on those years 
when convention unanimously 
selects a recipient who has made 
distinguished and outstanding 
contributions to welfare and 
security of country and fellow men. ) 

dinguished Service Citation Citation 

"Jo recognition of outstanding 
service on behalf of National 

Defense and the Reserve Officers 
Association, ") 


By Whom Presented 
FBI National Academy, 62nd Session 

FjI National Academy, 63rd Session 

President's Committee on the Employment of the 
Physically Handicapped 

Boys' Club, Inc., Prince George's County 
International Association for identification 

Catholic War Veterans, USA 

Reserve Officers Association of the United States 


11/0/58*; 

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9/2/59 


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Award 


Type 


By Whom Presented 


Kit< 


Commends Director for liis 
youth activities 


Resolution of City of Pico Rivera, California 
Commendation 


9. 29/60 


Salute (’’for strengthening the Plaque African Methodist Episcopal Church, Quinn Chapel, 4/18/60 1 

public confidence in government Chicago, Illinois 

by developing a federal agency 
unexcelled in efficiency and 
untainted by impropriety or 
suspicion; for securing the national 
safety by seeking out the enemies of 
the republic and shoring up the 
defense of the nation; for exemplifying 
the best traditions of democracy by 
exalting its standards and for providing 
equal protection to the rights of each 
individual, for dedicated service to 
God and Country. 

ey to city and letter signed by Key and letter Savannah, Georgia 7/13/60 

Mayor from people of Savannah, (framed) 

Georgia - letter of esteem 


rhe Man of the Year Award’* 

Plaque 

Long Island Columbia Association, Inc. 

7 '11. GO 

ireciation for efforts in 
Jvancement of profession 

Plaque 

Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers' Association 

7 27 60 

appreciation of FBI National 

Plaque 

Arkansas National Academy Associates 

7 '29 60 

Academy 25th Anniversary, 
7-29-35 7-29-60 




th Anniversary of FBI NA 

Certificate 

(framed) 

FBI National Academy Associates, Georgia Chapter 

9 29 60 


Award 

Type . 

By Whom Presented 

Date 

i i 

Resolution 

Resolution 

(framed) 

FBI National Academy Associates, Pennsylvania 
Chapter 

7-29-60* 

*■ 

In appreciation and honorary 
membership 

Plaque 

Tennessee and Mississippi Sheriffs and Peace 

Officers Association, Inc. 

8/24/60J 

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President's Merit Award 

Award 

(framed) 

The American Legion Press Assocatlon 

£•; 

10/18/8( 

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.'or article "One Nation's 

Response to Communism" 

Vigilant 

Patriot 

Award 

All American Conference to Combat Communism 

n/ii/6; 

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Resolution passed by Society in 
convention in Miami, Florida 
(done by Michael Piuggi) 

Resolution 

(framed) 

Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Inc. 

12/2/60 

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Annual USA Award (1961) Plaque 

"In grateful recognition of 
unselfish contributions to The 

American Heritage and to the youth 
who shoulder its growth and 
bear its arms; and for distin- 
, guished service to the welfare 
of the nation. " 

United Service Organizations, Inc. 

3/14/61; 

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Loyalty Day Award 

Citation 

(framed) 

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, 

District of Columbia 

5/1/61 I 

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Loyalty Day Award 

Plaque 

Veterario of Foreign Wars of the United States, 

District of Columbia 

5/1/61 ' 

International Freeunn Award 
(1st annual) 

Plaque 

Freedom Festival, Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, 
Canada 

6 1961 


Award 


Type 


By Whom Presented 


For cooperation received from 
Bureau 


Resolution Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Associates, Inc. 
(framed) 


Quarter Century Award Plaque Catholic Youth Organization of New York 

"Having completed twentyfive 
years of service to youth The 
Catholic Youth Organization of 
New York bestows its Quarter 
Century Award upon J. Edgar 
Hoover as a true American who 
has been an mnfailing inspiration 
and example to youth throughout 
the CYO f s quarter century of 
existence. " 


Citation of high esteem Citation 

National Public Service Award Plaque 

(First awarded for public 
service to the nation) 

National Wheelmaster Award Plaque 

1962 Annual Americanism Award Plaque 

“ Depicts the credential used by Plaque 

the Mexican Secret Service 

Insignia of the Thailand National Plaque 

Police, presented by Major 
Serm Charuratana while 


attending FBI National Academy 
on behilf of Lt. Gen. Prachuab 
Kiratibutra, Commissioner, 
Metropolitan Police, National 
Police of Thailand. 


National Religious Broadcasters, Inc. 

Ohio Newspaper As> ociation 

Safety First Club of Maryland 

The American Legion, Department of Maryland 

From Eduardo Estrado Ojeda, Chief of the Secret 
Service, Headquarters of Police, Mexico, D. F. , Mexico 

Thailand National Police 


Date ; 
7/4/6; 

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1/23/6 

2/9/62' 

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5/9/62 

7/20/62 

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8/29/62 

8/31/62 


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Award 

Type 

By Whom Presented 

Date 

Outstanding Patriot Award 

Plaque 

Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Inc. 

11/2/621 

tn appreciation for courtesy 
upon his visit to Bureau 

Plaque 

From Brigadier General Marcos Soliman, Director, 
National Intelligence Coordinating Agency, Manila, 
Republic of Philippines 

11/26/6; 

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>Oth Anniversary of Girl Scouts 

Plaque 

Girl Scouts of the United States of America 

| 

1/8/63 A 

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ts result of questionnaire sent to 
station managers asking their 
recommendation as to awards 
for programs on NBC "Monitor, " 
majority selected FBI program 
as far most popular 

Gold Record National Broadcasting Company 

1/14/63 | 

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Man of the Year” Award 

Plaque 

Cheyney State College General Alumni Association 

5-25-63 ; 

dstinguished Service Award 

Plaque 

United Veterans Council, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

li/u/c: • 

old Medal Plaque (marked 5th 
straight year Director received 
award for articles and speeches) 
and plates designating each year 
received Distinguished Service 
Award thereafter. ) 

✓ 

Plaque 

Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge 

1963, 19 ;• 
1966, 19 r 
1969, 19 

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inorary Life Membership 

Membership Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Company of 
Alexandria, Virginia 

l/l ti '64 i 

>ung Life Award 

Plaque 

Young Life Campaign 

2 6 64 r.C 

r article '■Communism -- the 
Incredible Swindle” 

Vigilant 

Patriot 

Award 

All-American Conference to Conibai Communism 

3 12 


Award 


Date 


im 


By Whom Presented 


Annual Recognition Award Plaque Pacific Students Presidents Association 

Remarks of President Lyndon B. Framed 
Johnson honoring Director on 
his 40th Anniversary as Director 
of the FBI at the White House 


4/30/6^ 
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Great Seal of the State of Mississippi Plaque P, esented to Director on occasion of his trip to 

Jackson, Mississippi, when office was opened there. 


ommending Director for efforts 
in fighting subversion 


Certificate Girls' State of Mississippi 
of Appre- 
ciation and 
Resolution 
(framed) 


7-10-64' 


7/29/64 


*oem "Leave God in the Sky" 
by Mrs. David B. Shulman 

Scroll 
(made by 
Piuggi) 

Dr. and Mrs. David B. Shulman 

9/22/64 

rom Chief Supt. Peter J. 
Matthews, Catford Division, 
Metropolitan Police, Catford, 
London, England, following his 
tour of FBI facilities. 

Plaque 

London Metropolitan Police Insignia 

10/9/64 

nerican of the Year" Award 

Plaque 

Americanism Educational League 

10/28/6- 

i appreciation and admiration 
to J. Edgar Hoover from 
many Florida friends ' 

Plaque 
(in oulline 
of . c tate of 
Florida) 

Presented by Mr. Robert V/. Rutledge, Executive Viee 
President and General Manager, Florida Citrus Mutual, 

I akeland, Florida 

1/19/65 


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Award 

Hes 

By Whom Presented 

Date L 

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OW/M% I n 1-2 \TAfl«ni\nt\A« 

riU^iAUi«IUUll DWUI ClUiLUi O 

(framed) 

A / 1C /SC ! 

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fonorary Membership 

Certificate 

(framed) 

Anti- Communist Confederation of Polish Freedom 
Fighters in U.S.A. , Inc. 

£ . 

5/3/65 | 

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me r lean Patriot's Hall of Fame 
( Award 

Plaque 

San Diego Patriotic Society 

5/10/65 

ertificate for Meritorious Service 

Plaque 

Fraternal Order of Police 

5/11/65 r 

i honor of 30th Anniversary of 
the FBI National Academy 

Piaque 

FBI National Academy Associates of Illinois 

! 

7/7/65 r 

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laque and membership 

Plaque 

Mission, Kansas, Police Cadet Officers 

8/17/65 i 

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ears replica of SA badge Copper Tray 

"To J. Edgar Hoover from; 

Bahrain Forouhari, 1st Lt. , 

National Police of Iran, lu65" 
and presented by 1st Lt. Gholam-Ali 
(> ^shghipoor on behalf of Forouhari. 

National Police of Iran 

10/4/65 ! 

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Plaque 

Illinois Club for Catholic Women 

10/29/6J t 

it? Id of the Royal Military 

Police 

Plaque 

Chief J.C.P. Fest, Royal Military Police, Nijmegen, 
Netherlands (for birthday) 

1/10/66 ; 

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.Award 

Type 

By Whom Presented 

Date 

Copy of Congressional Charter 
granted! to the Boy Scouts of 
America, Golden Anniversary 
of Charter, given to Director 
in appreciation, as met Director 
and presented plaque to him. 

Plaque 

Boy Scouts of America, "Report to the Nation" Scouts 

2 / 11 / 66 , 

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'In appreciation of service 
rendered to the Twentieth 

Annual Boys Nation, The 
American Legion, held at 
Washington, D. C. , July 16>23, 
1965. 

Certificate 
of Appre- 
tion 

tk ys Nation, the American Legion 

4/20/66 \ 

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£ 

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ndustry Service Award (13th 
Annual) "for outstanding 
contributions to the Nation 
and its Youth" 

Plaque 

Billiard and Bowling Institute of America 

1 

4/22/66 \ 

Commending Director on his 42nd 
Anniversary as Director of the 
FBI 

Plaque 

Coastal Empire Law Enforcement Officers Association, 
Savannah, Georgia 

5/10/66 ; 

£ 

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•utstanding Citizen Award 

Plnoue 

The American Legion, Chicago Stock Yards Post 333 

5/22/66 j 

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_.ard for service 

Certificate 

Reserve Officers Association, USA, Department of 
Virginia 

6/2 66 

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oadership in law enforcement 

Plaque 

F BI National Academy Associates, Northeastern 

Section 

7 6 Go 

\hraham Lincoln Award" 

Plaque 

Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police 

7/25 G6 


Award 

Type 

By Whom Presented 

Date 

The Jayc,ee Creed 

Plaque 

U. S. Jaycees 

8/10/6j 

Honorary Membership 

Plaque 

The Hundred Club of Massachusetts, Inc. 

9/3Q/6f 

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Commendation of FBI National 
Academy 

Plaque 

(Resolution) 

The American Legion 

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10/7/6^ 

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Commendation of Director and 

FBI 

Plaque 

(Resolution) 

The American Legion 

Jommendation of FBI and Warner 
Brothers for "The FBI" 
Television program 

Plaque 

(resolution) 

The American Legion 

10/7/66 

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Certificate of Distinction 

Certificate 

(framed) 

Kappa Alpha Order 

11/1/861 

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lonorary Membership 

Plaque 

Hundred Club of Connecticut, Inc. 

12/10/61 

nscribed: "Presented to 

Mr. J. Edgar Hoover, In 
Appreciation, Major 

General Mohsen Mobasser" 

Metal Tray 
(ornate) 

From Major General Mohsen Mobasser, Chief, 
National Police, Administration of Iran 

1/19/67 

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Piaque 

Veterans of Foreign Wars : 

3/3/67 | 

or unfailing support 

Plaque 

BoyScouts of America, Troop No. 31, Maple 

Glen School, Washington, D. C. 

3/29/67*/ 

ommending Director and 
extending invitation to Director 
to address the General Assembly 
during 1967 

House 

Joint 

Resolution 
No. 27 

Tennessee Legislature 

3/29/67 


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Award 


Type 


By Whom Presented 


Date 


Plaque 


Distinguished Service Award Plaque 

"The Kiwanis Club of Canton, 

Ohio, is extremely proud to 
present this award to Hon, J. 

Edgar Hoover as a to^en of 
appreciation for outstanding FBI 
guidance, given this 2nd day of 
May, 1967. " 

tation on 43rd Anniversary as Plaque 
- Director of FBI 

'resented on Arnold's behalf by Plaque 

Detective Sergeant S. L. Miller 
while attending 79th Session of 
FBI National Academy 

resented to Director by Sgt. Certiflc 

Donald E. Mayhew, member (Admira 

of 79th Session FBI NA on Great N 

behalf of Governor Norbert T. of the C 

Tiemann and Congressman of Nebr 

Robert V. Denney, Nebraska, 

, ilso present. 

>preciation Plaque 

ibute to "The FBI : ' television Plaque 

program because of the 
wholesome entertainment and 
service it has brought to the 
American public 

aonor of Director's 50th Plaque 

Anniversary of service 7/26/67 


Kiwanis Club of Canton, Ohio 


5/2/67 


Tennessee State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police 


Chief Commissioner R. H. Arnold, Victoria Police 
Force, Melbourne, Australia 


5/9/67 [ 


5/10/67 


Certificate 
(Admiral of 
Great Navy 
of the State 
of Nebraska) 


State of Nebraska 


5/23/67 


Plaque 

Plaque 


FBI National Academy, 79th Session 
TV Guide 


6/7/67 

6/19/67 


Australian Security Intelligence Organisation 


6/22/67 


13 


Award 

Type 

By Whom Presented 

Date 

enjamin Franklin Award 

Plaque 

High Twelve International 

6/26/67 { 

Presented to outstanding 
American for excellence in 



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leadership, law enforcement. 



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crime prevention, and community 


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achievement 



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acknowledgement of contribu- 
tion to Foundation 

Plaque 

Little League Baseball, Inc., Little League Foundation 

8/1/67 *5 

w eetings 

Plaque 

Girls Nation of the American Legion auxiliary 

8/4/67 

terfraternity Award 

Plaque 

Alpha Delta Gamma 

8/23/67 

spiration- to- Youth Award 

Plaque 

League of John XXIII 

9/9/67 to* 

appreciation and tribute 
(also received silver tray) 

Plaque 

Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Inc. 

9/28/67 

mimendation of Director 

Plaque 

(Resolution) 

The American Legion 

10/12/67 

mmendation of FBI 

Plaque 
(Res Lution) 

The American Legion 

10/12/67 

norary membership 

Plaque 

National District Attorneys Association 

11/15/67 

uss" McLaughry Award 

Plaque 

American Football Coaches Association 

■2/4/67 


(Presented for purpose of 

honoring one whose background 

fits plaque's inscription, "The 

highest of distinctions in service to others.*’) 



Award 

Typ* 

By Whom Presented 

Date 

Honoring' Federal Bureau of 

Gold 

Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge 

1968 tr. 

Investigation Law Enforce- 

Medal 


/ 

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ment Program, Governmental 
Unit Activity 1968 

Award 


V, 

Service Award (Service to 

Plaque 

Sertoma International 

1/22/6 

Mankind) "Divine Providence 



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watches over the United States 



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of America; great patriots have 
been sent in the hour of our 



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country's need! One of the most 
illustrious sons of the U.S. A. is 



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Director John Edgar Hoover. . , . ’ 
(for Director's birthday 1/1/68) 

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J, Edgar Hoover Day 

Proclamation State of Alabama in conjunction with Abba Shrine 



Temple 

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Active Life Membership 

Plaque 

National Sheriffs' Association 

3/18/68! 

1. The "Musical Ride, " a Royal 

2 pictures 

Deputy Commissioner William Henry Kelly, Royal 

4/9/68 ; 

Canadian Mounted Police 

(framed) 

Canadian Mounted Police 



performing group whish has • 

achieved world-wide recognition 

for outstanding horsemanship and i 

spectacular military marching ' ; 

techniques, is shown demonstrating > 

its skills in the march past. 

2. Superintendent Norman O. Jones (retired), ' 

former head of the RCMP, is shown ready 
to lead the "Musical Ride" a performing group 
of mounted officers who have demonstrated 
their skills in cities throughout the world, 

(Inscribed) 


JO 


Award 

Type 

By Whom Presented 

Date 

n appreciation of his having 
attended FBI National Academy 
(Seal of National Academy) 

Plaque 

Director Alfredo Zapata, National Police of 

El Salvador 

4/19/68 : 

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lolden Badge Award, Most 
Outstanding Peace Officer In 
the United States 

Plaque 

Alabama Peace Officers A sociaLon 

6/17/68 \ 

Certificate of Merit 

Plaque 

National Police Officers Association 

6/28/68 

ertificate of Appointment 
as Honorary Member 
(Accepted for Director by 
Assistant Director T. E. Bishop) 

Certificate 

Noncommissioned Officers Association of the U.S.A. 

8/7/68 l 

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ireetings 

Plaque 

Girls Nation of the American Legion Auidliary 

8/8/68 jy 

Sincere Appreciation for 

Service" 

Plaque 

Boy Scouts of America 

9/17/68 ! 

aw Enforcement Commendation 
Medal and Certificate (first) 
(Medal sent to house) 

Certificate 

(Framed) 

Sons of the American Revolution 

10/16/61 1 

.1 of National Bureau of Investi- 
gation, presented on behalf of 
Director Jolly R. Bugarin 

Plaque 

National Bureau of Investigation, Manila, Philippines 

10/28/61 

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onorary Membership 

Certificate 

International Association for Identification, North 
Carolina Division 

11/10/68 ! 

resented at same time as 
Certificate of honorary 
membership 

Code of 
Ethids 

International Association for Identification, North 
Carolina Division 

11/10/So 


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Award 

Type 

By Whom Presented 

Date 

From a grateful American 

D Idnon 

X 

Sent to Director by Maurice Dyner, L. S. I. Rep. , 
210th Cab. Fit. Det. , Box 125, APO San Francisco 

« « nit i 

86530 ' 

Resolution adopted 10/1268 

Resolution 

(framed) 

Congressional Medal of Honor Society 

12/9/6^ 

t. 

For loyal and dedicated service 
to country 

Plaque 

Rosemead, California, Chamber of Commerce 

12/9/6 £ 

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eclaration of Independence 

Plaque 

Sent to Director by James F. Zahner 

12/20/61 

'Gratefully presented in recogni- 

Plaque 

Boys Clubs of America 

3/19/69- 


tion of great moral and material 
contributions to the cause of 
juvenile decency through example, 
leadership, and practiced 


Americanism Award 

(50th Anniversary of the 
organization) 

Plaque 

American Legion, Westchester County Chapter 

3/22/69 

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'Presented. . . in appreciation of 
his dedicated service to freedom, 
patriotism, and justice and to 
the defense and preservation of 
our republic. April 24, 1969" 

Engraved silver Union Central Life Insurance Company 

tray 

4-25-69 : 

Congratulation" 

(1924 - 1969) 

Plaque 

Jackson Office, FBI 

5-10-69 \ 

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ppre elation for service 

Plaque 

FBI Laboratory 

5-10-69 

ervice Award and Honorary 
membership 

Plaque 

Maryland State’s Attorneys Association 

6 ' 14 /69 


Award 

Type 

By Whom Presented 

Date 

In appreciation to J. Edgar 

Hoover and Staff of the Legal 

Section in the Training Division 

Plaque 

Members of Pilot Program for Police Law Specialists 

6/2 - 27; 

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Sent by letter from Chief Gaddis 
Wall in appreciation for all 
Director has done for the Canal 
Zone Police over the years. 

Plaque 

Canal Zone Police 

8/25/69; 

T isited Director prior to 
w General's retirement and 

presented Director enameled 

Air Force plaque as memento 
of occasion. 

Plaque 

Air Force, U. S. (Presented by General John P. 
McConnell) 

7/17/69 

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Law and Order Award 
(plaque and medal) (first 
awarded) - "for dedicated 
service and outstanding 
accomplishments in preserving 
law and order while serving as 
Director of FBI this 21st Day of 
July 1969" 

Plaque 

Order of the Stars and Bars 

7/21/69 

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Plaque 

Girls Nation of the American Legion Auxiliary 

8/13/6? • 

To Director and FBI in apprecia- 
tion for cooperation in combating 
interstate crime in motor 
carrier industry 

Plaque 

National Association of Transportation Security 

Officers 

9/4/69 / 

Jn honor of Director's years of 

Plaque 

Tri-County Police Association of Pennsylvania 

10 7 6f 


service to law enforcement 










i». 

Award 

Type 

By Whom Presented 

Date 

Resolution #400 commending 

FBI and Director, adopted 
at their convention In August 
1969 

Plaque 

The American Legion 

10/13/61 ; 

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Resolution #458 commencing 

FBI and Director, adopted 
at their convention In August 
1969 

Plaque 

The American Legion 

10/13/61 

cheated their convention to 
Director in recognition of 
his outstanding leadership 
and dedication to law en- 
forcement for past 45 years 

Engraved 
Nambe Bowl 

New Mexico Sheriffs and Police Association 

1 0/20/6 £ j 

utstanding American Award and 
honorary life membership 

Scroll 

Los Angeles Philanthropic Foundation 

11/13/69 1 

or Director’s birthday .1/1/70 

Portrait 
o Direc tor 

Presented to Director by Assistant to the Director 

Ca* *he D. DeLoach and Assistant Directors Thomas E. 
E. Bishop, A1 Rosen, William C. Sullivan, and 

James E. Gale 

12/9/69 . 

Director's speech on 
"Violence” - Vigilant 

Patriot Award 

Certificate 

All-American Conference to Combat Communism 

12/10/69 ■ 

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arings of Congress of United 
State March 4, 1789 in form 
oi plaque 

Plaque 

Sent to Director by James F. Zahner 

1 5 70 ; 

w S::al of Illinois State 

P! Jl!f 

Illinois State Police 

1 29 7f> 


Police 


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Award 

Ue? 

By Whom Presented 

Date 

'^cognition Award "for 
recognizing the role of the 
press in law enforcement" 

Plaque 

Tennessee Press Association 

1/30/70 ; 

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Freedom and Equality 

Plague 

The American Legion, Department of North Carolina 

3/2/70 V 

estimonial on 53 years service 
in Justice and 46 years as 
Director of FBI 

Plaque 

St. Thomas More Holy Name Society 

3/3/70 f 

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commemoration of Director’s 
49th Masonic Birthday 
(raised 11/9/20) 

Plaque 

Presented to Director by Luigi Russo and 

Domenick M. Rufolo 

3/25/70 : 

► 

>r tenure as National Honorary 
President of the Association 

Plaque 

Boys T°wn Alumni Association 

4/27/70 » 

vard (accepted by Assistant 
Director Thomas E. Bishop 
on behalf of Director) 

Plaque 

Knights of Columbus, Milwaukee Wisconsin 

4/30/70 

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Pantry, Washington Liaison 
epresentative, upon his 
departing united States, in 
appreciation of the cooperation 
extended. 

Plaque 

Royal Canadian Mounted Police 

6/9/70 ‘ 

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man to emulate as one of the 

Plaque 

Boy Scout Explorer Post No. 533, Fort Campbell, 

6/22 7C f 


outstanding Americans of all 
time. This plaque is presented 
in appreciation for a lifetime of 
service and devotion to our 
•ouiitry. '* 




Award 

Type 

1970 Law Enforcement Award 
(first annual award) 

Plaque 

Ca«i4 f TM Wit A /liv\ 4 wo 1 

JClll lu L/llCtlUl ujf AUlUliai 

Tran Van Chon, Vietnamese 
Naval Operations, Saigon, 
Republic of Vietnam, by 
Lieutenant Commander 

Chu Ba Yen 

V !■ 1 oi/tn a 
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(Seal) 

''Adopted at annual convention at 
Anaheim, California, com- 
mending and recognizing 
Director for his continued 
and outstanding service to his 

rnnntrv and all it<a r*»nn1«» 

J |rvV|»«W 

Resolution 

(framed) 

Adopted at annual convention held 
at Anaheim, California 
(Disneyland) 

Resolution 

(framed) 

iward of Honor 

(in recognition of Director’s 

1 outstanding and dedicated 

- service in law enforcement) 

Plaque 

n recognition of contributions 
to the new officers 

Certificate 
of Apprecla 
tion 

o show support and recognize 
Director for his outstanding 
contributions to law enforcement 
in the State of Georgia 

Certificate 



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By Whom Presented 

Police Recorder Magazine and Consolidated 
Publications 



Date 

7/22/70 



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Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Inc. 10/24/71 f 


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Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Inc. 10/24/71 

(present' ! 
2/25/7 

Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Associates. Inc. 12/4/70 


South Bend Police Academy 12/8/70 ; 


Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police 


1/11 71 


Award 


By Whom Presented 


Date 


Type 

Recognizing Director for his Plaque 

outstanding contributions to 
law enforcement in the State 
of Georgia (also membership) 

’’Presented. ... for leading the way Plaque 
to professionalism in law 
enforcement throughout the 
world. Mitchell Ware, Supt. of 
111. Bur. of Invest. ; Herbert D. 

Brown, Director, Dept, of Law 
Enforcement, State of Illinois. ,, 


Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police 


Illinois Bureau of Investigation 


”. . .in grateful recognition of his Testimonial BPO Elks Lodge #295, Warren, Ohio 
devoted service to our country 
by exemplifying the true spirit 
of American patriotism over a 
long career and in establishing 
and maintaining a distinguished and 
effective Bureau that has 
vigorously defended the true 
principles of our country and its 
citizens. " 


.. Patrolmen’s Rank and File Award Plaque 
(for dedication to law enforcement) 

Citation Plaque 

Commending and supporting Resolution 

Director 

Reaffirm continued support of Resolution 

and confidence in the Director 
(2 resolutions presented) 


Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, New York City 

The American Legion, Department of Rhode Island 
Sertoma Clubs of Winston-Salem 

Knights of Columbus. Maryland State Council 


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Type 

Honoring Director for 
service to the nation 

Plaqu 

"for the outstanding support and 
continuous cooperation provided 
the Ohio State Highway Patrol 
throughout the years. " 

Plaque 

On occasion of 54th Anniversary 
in Department of Justice) 

Plaque 

^Also honorary membership 

Plaque 

Outstanding American of the 

Decade Award 

Plaque 

Resolution supporting Director 
and FBI 

Plaque 

Adopted at Convention at 

Atlanta, Georgia, expressing 
support of Director and FBI 
against attacks 

Resolution 

(framed) 

' opted at Convention at 
^ Atlanta, Georgia, thanking 
Director for sending 
representatives 

Resolution 

(framed) 

i.d Annual Patriotic Award 

Plaque 


’ resented to Director on occasion Plaque 
oi their 7Bth Annual Conference, 
Anaheim, California, 9 25-30/71 


By Whom Presented 

Fort Pitt Lodge Number 1, Fraternal Order of 
Police, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 


FBI Employees, Minneapolis Division (SAC Richard G. 
Held) 

Civitan Club of Crossett, Arkansas 
F mth Shore Constables Association 


Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Inc. 

Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Inc. 


Optimist Club of Seymour, Tennessee 
International Association of Chiefs of Police 


Ohio State Highway Patrol 


Society of Professional Investigators 


Date 

5/29 n l 
0/18/71i 

V 

7/26/71 

8/30/71 

9/3/71 

9/8/71 

10/2 71 
(present 
11/5 71) 

10 2 71 
(present 

11 5 71i 

10 17 71 

11 3 71 

(rt'ci-iu 


. Award 


I as. 

iVith sincere appreciation Plaque 

lor his assistance to and 
cooperation with the United 
States Marshal Service, 

Wayne B. Colburn, Director" 

(Presented to Director at graduation 
exercises of FBI National 1 
Academy on 11/3/71) 

tnorary Membership Plaque 

- (also given shoulder patch 
’’Piedmont Council North 
Carolina”) 

resented by Colonel Hoand Ngoc Lung, Plaque 
ssistant Chief of Staff, Royal 
Vietnamese Air Force, 

Intelligence and Security Group 

tation of Appreciation and Plaque 

Merit (recipient in Federal 
Government) (Accepted on 
behalf of Director by Asst. 

Dir. John F. Malone, NYO]^ 

es- iution in honor of SAC Framed 

Ralph W. Bachman, Newark, 
who was retiring 

omrary membership Plaque 

lli ijme) (One signed by 
e '■ •tor on 11- 17-70) 




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By Whom Presented Date 

i- 

United States Marshals Service. U. S, Deuartment of 11/3/71 ’ 
Justice 


Troop 289, Lower Creek, Lenoir, North Carolina, 11/26/71 j 

Boy Scouts of America 


Presented by Colonel Lung in appreciation of 12/13/7 l 

briefing given him and members of his staff by 

Bureau 


Presented by Grand Council of Steuben Associations 12 8/71 


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The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police 12-2-71 | 


Illustrious William E. Gibbs, Past Potentate, 2-8-72 : 

Pyramid Temple, Bridgeport, Connecticut 



Award 


Type 


By Whcm Presented 


Date 


/_ - ' • 

(Presented when Director saw 
Chief Davis) 


Plaque (presented at conclusion 
of their talks with Domestic 
Intelligence Division officials) 


Official Mr. Raymond C. Davis, Chief of Police, Walnut 4-27-71 

Emblem Creek, California 94596 i 

of Police [ 

Chiefs of Calif. > v 

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Plaque Major General Pravitr Ngarm-Ukos, Provost Marshal . 4-25-72 

General, Royal Thai Army, and Lt. Col. Vichien ; 

Krabuanyutha, Commander, First Military Police 
Battalion, Provost Marshal, First Military Circle, 

Royal Thai Army t 


Hanging In Corridor (unidentified 
Motto (framed) 

Plaque 


,T When the going gets tough, the tough get going. " 
United States Naval War College 


(From Richard E. Berlin) 


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United states government ^T'- aVa 

Memorandum jap 

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to : Mr. Walsh date: 4/7/76 «” - 

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subject: USX OF AWARDS THAT HUNG IN THE CORRIDOR ^ ^ 

OF THE LATE DIRECTOR HOOVER’S OFFICE 

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Reference is made to memorandum G. S. McMichael to 
Mr. Walsh dated 4/l/76 captioned "Property Assigned to the tate 

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uirtfuiui’ nuuvtir. 

Under recommendation #2 which stated, "The Exhibits 
Section review the list of Awards that hung in the corridor of his 
office to determine whether or not they should be destroyed, " 

Director Kelley wrote the following, "I would like to see the list 

and perhaps have some retained." — - — - - 

nit? iisi is atiacneu iur int? uireciur a revj6w ana 

recommendations. J -0V 2 19?: 

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APPROVED: Comp. S£rt..__ Laboratory.. 

V A*soc. Dir. E t. All/irs Legal Court 

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ro\ p_._ Asst. Dir.: S) ) Inspection Spec. Uw. — 

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Memorandum 

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H. K. 1817; PUBLIC LAW 93-309 
AN ACT TO STRIKE NATIONAL MEDALS 
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Reference my memorandum to you, 5-29-74, entitled 
’’The Congressional Record, May 28, 1974," in which it was reported 
that the Senate had passed and cleared for the President H. R. 1817, 
for the striking of national medals to honor the late J. Edgar Hoover. 
Attached is a copy of the Act which was signed into law by the President 
on June 8, 1974. The Act authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to cause 
such medals to be struck and to be sold to the general public, under such 
rules and regulations as he may provide, at a price not less than the 
estimated cost of manufacture material. 


RECOMMENDATION: 


That this memorandum be referred to the Administrative 
and the Intelligence Divisions and to Mr. Ponder, President of the FBIRA, 


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1 - Mr. Callahan - Enclosure 
1 - Mr. McDermott - Enclosure 
1 - Mr. Walsh - Enclosure 
1 - Mr. Wannall - Enclosure 
1 - Mr. Ponder - Enclosure 
1 - Mr. Dunphy - Enclosure 
1 - Mr. Boynton - Enclosure 
1 - Mr. Bowers - Enclosure 


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Public iaw 93-309 
93rd Congress, H. R. 1817 
June 8, 1974 


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B8STAT. 


Til Iirovtile for I lie -t rlk i ri|£ i>f iihUiiiwI medid* to honor t It*- lair J. Kdmir Hoover. 


lie it eniftrd by the Semite and /house of He present at i cet of the 
fulfill Stah * of America in (’onyress assemble/), That, in honor of J« Edgar Hoover, 
tlie late J. Kdgar Hoover, the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter Cooeneaormtive 
referred to as the ‘‘Secretary") shall make avitilflble medals ill accord- ■edsle. 
mice with this Act. The medals authorized under this Act are national 
medals within the meaning of sect ion .1351 of the Revised Statutes 
(31 l \S.< Rev. Stmt* 3551. 

Sw. ‘1. The mednls shall liear sm-li einhlems, devices, and inscrip- 
tions. shall la- of such size or sizes, shall la 1 made of such materials, and 
shall la 1 made in such quantity, as the Secretary may determine. 

Sue. 3. The Secretary slinfl muse such medals to he struck, and he Coat, 
shall cause them to la 1 sold to the general pulilie, under such rules and 
regulations as he may provide, at a price not less than the. estimated 
cost of manufacture, including lalxir, materials, dies, use of machinery, 
and overhead expenses. 

Approved June B, 1974. 


LEGI SLAT1VE HISTORY v 

HOUSE REPORT No, 93-665 (Con. on Banking and Currency). 

SENATE REPORT No. 93 -6 72 (Com. on inking, Housing and Urban Affaire). 

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD! 

Vol. 119 (1973) I Dec. 3 ( considered and passed House. 

Vol. 120 (1974) I Hoy 28) considered end passed Senate. 


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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT 

Memorandum 



W. M. FELT Jr 

SUITABLE PORTRAIT OF 
J. EDGAR HOOVER 


DATE; 



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Acting Director L. Patrick Gray, HI, has instructed that 
a portrait of Mr. Hoover should be hung in a suitable place in the 
Director's Office. He said that if we did not have a suitable portrait 
we should have one commissioned. 


I do not feel that we have a suitable portrait and I think you 
should designate someone to explore suitable talent and the ppproadmate 
cost of such a portrait so that recommendations can be submitted to the 
Acting Director. 


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Memorandum 

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J. E DGAR HOO VER 



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Purpose of this communication is to recommend contact 
with portrait artist, J. Anthony Wills, Houston, Texas, to discuss the 
commissioning of a portrait of Mr. Hoover. 

Mr. Felt's memorandum to Mr. Mohr dated 5/9/72, 
captioned as above, Indicated that Acting Director L. Patrick Gray, m, 
instructed a portrait of Mr. Hoover be hung in the Director’s Office; 
that if a suitable portrait was not available such should be commissioned. 
Mr. Felt being of the opinion such a portrait was not available thought 
suitable talent should be explored and approximate cost be determined 
so recommendations could be submitted to the Acting Director. 


Extensive research at the National Portrait Gallery resulted 
in the review of available material of 35 artists whose work or reputation 

4 a* — rvx iLaaa t a _ xi rmii a 

ayyearc u lu intuit cuumuerauun* ui intrae, j. /uiuiuuy wixib, nuuowu, 

Texas, appears to have an appropriate style for a portrait of Mr. Hoover. 

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Limited inquiry has beeifwaoe at HousU ^ dw Ciftyrtt i B i 
Mr. Wills, and the attached booklet containing sajmptedif 
was obtained. It should be noted he did the official Whim H 
of former President Eisenhower (color photo attached), as well as 
paintings of Mrs. Eisenhower, George Marshall, Ben Hogan, and 
numerous business executives, Governors, Senators and Cabinet officers. 



Mr. Wills will paint from photographs, and his fees average 
between $10, 000 and $15,000, the price being contingent largely ppon the 
size of the portrait and the amount of detailed wo?k required in it. He is 
presently working on a portrait of Dr. Milton Eisenhower. 


Enclosures 
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Memorandum to Mr. Callahan 

RE: PORTRAIT OF J. EDGAR HOOVER 


Bureau files contain no reference to Wills, as well as 
the files of the Houston Division. Local law enforcement agencies 
checks were negative. He was born 6/13/12 at Berwyn, Pennsylvania, 
and currently resides with his wife Dorothy at 3126 Kettering Street, 
with a studio located at 3711 San Felipe Street, Apartment 12-G, in 



If the works of Mr. Wills appear appropriate, the next 
step to be taken is to contact Mr. Wills directly to thoroughly discuss 
his willingness to accept a commission and receive his estimates of 
the cost for same as well as the requirements with respect to this, 
such as his recommendations as to size, type of background, etc. 

RECOMMENDATION 

That the Houston office contact Mr. Wills in line with the above. 




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FROM 

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STBJF.CT 

J. EDGAi<g^>VER 


PORTRAIT OF 


DATE: 7/10/72 _ 




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Miller, E.6. 

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Ur. Kinley 

Ur. Armstrong _ 

Me. Herwif 

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This memorandum sets out information believed pertinent to 
captioned subject and recommends an initial course of action. 

The Acting Director instructed that a portrait be painted. The 
Administrative Division, working with Mr. Robert Stewart, Curator, National 
Portrait Gallery, whittled a list of approximately 100 portrait artists down to 
five and then suggested that the portrait be painted by Mr. J. Anthony Wills of 
Houston, Texas. Wills is unquestionably outstanding; samples of his work art 
included with the attached memorandum of 6/13/72 from Mr. Dunphy to Mr. 
Callahan. 


Referenced memorandum suggested that the Houston Office discuss 
the matter with Mr. Wills. , v The Acting Director said, "No. Office of Legal 
Counsel should handle from this point on to ascertain all that must be learned 
prior to decision and contract. " Office of Legal Counsel will recommend a 
different approach. 

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I have discussed the matter with Mr. Pellerzi, Assistant Attorney 
General for Administration, and with Mr. Stewart, Curator of the National 
Portrait Gallery. Mr. Pellerzi is knowledgeable because he is charged with 
obtaining a portrait of each outgoing Attorney Gene ral. The pertinent points of 
information are the following: - ' 37 , I $7 

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1. Price - Mr. Pellerzi believes thjat a fi$e porixail can be had 
for $5, 000, bearing in mind that the artist will work from photbgrapfts'wi^ thus 
eliminate the tedious and difficult "sitting" process invotved,in painting a live 
subject. The Department has a standard price of $5, 000 for the portrait of each 
resigning Attorney General. Mr, Stewart thinks $5,000 will not do the job. 

He mentioned prices of $6,000 to $8,000 fbr po^aits of famous persons now 
being painted and suggests that to get the best we should be prepared to pay 
$10,000. Referenced memorandum states^ that Mr. Wills charges $10,000 to 
$15, 000. y 


1 - Mr. Bishop 
1 - Mr. Callahan 
1 - Mr. Daibey 
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Memorandum D. J, Dalbey to Mr. Felt 
Re: J. Edgar Hoover 
Portrait of 


2. Raising the Money - We have no funds in the budget to pay for 
this portrait. Mr. Pellerzi recommends against requesting such funds in the 
budget, stating that we would invite a lot of sniping from the floor of Congress. 
The Department’s portrait fund is not available for a portrait of any person 
below' Cabinet level. This leaves us to raising the money by subscription among 
the Bureau employees or finding an outside donor. I think the latter may be 
available. I recently had an unsolicited call from John J. Grady, a friend of 
long standing who is either President or immediate Past President of the local 
chapter of. the Society of Former Special Agents. Grady told me that top circles 
in the/^ <?ci £i'£ discussing what they might do to provide a suitable memorial for 
Mr. Hoover. I then broached this possibility to him on a confidential basis, and 
he was enthusiastic, stating that the Society could easily raise this kind of money. 


3. Acceptance of Gift - The FBI is not one of those many Federal 
agencies authorized by statute to accept gifts, Mr. Pellerzi said this would be 
no problem. The Department of Justice is authorized to accept gifts and could 
accept the gift for the FBI. 

4. Choosing the Artist - Both Mr. Stewart and Mr. Pellerzi said 
the act of choosing the artist is a most delicate one. The work of no artist will 
please everyone, and the voices of dissent are apt to be many. For example, 
President Johnson rejected the portrait of himself painted by the renowned artist, 
Peter Hurd. The "avant garde" painting of former Attorney General Katzenbach 
which hangs in this building shocked many, amused others, and apparently pleased 
a few. Ethel Kennedy picked the artist for the portrait of her lsfehusband but 

did not like the finished product and would not release it to the Department of 
Justice, so it now hangs in the National Portrait Gallery. The Department has 
no portrait of Ramsey Clark because he walked out in a huff when the portrait 
was half finished, so the result is that the Department has paid the artist $3,000 
and has no portrait. 


Because of the above considerations I suggest that no person in 
the FBI should choose the artist. Mr. Pellerzi said it is Department policy, for 
the reasons obvious above, to leave the selection of the artist to the family. 

Mr. Stewart agreed. The family in Mr. Hoover's case should be three to five 


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Memorandum D. J. Dalbey to Mr* Felt 
Re: J. Edgar Hoover 
Portrait of 


’’old-timers’’ such as Miss Gandy, Mr. Tolson, and Louis B. Nichols, who knew 
Mr, Hoover so long and so well through so many decades. They should select 
the artist from among up to half a dozen possibilities. Brochures of each artist's 
work can be supplied to them so that they can choose the one whose style seems 
the best suited. 

and 

If persons of the above type will not serve/ the Society of 
Former Special Agents will donate the portrait, the Society can pick its own 
selection committee. 

Whatever the committee or jury they have two ways of proceeding 

as follows: 


A. A contract with an artist selected by the committee. 

B. An announced contest for portrait painters by which the committee 
will not choose the artist but will choose the portrait from among those submitted. 

Mr, Pellerzi likes the contest idea, Mr. Stewart does not. Stewart 
points out that the contest will be entered by a lot of second-raters and that, in 
his opinion, some first-rate artists are apt to be too proud to enter. All of this 
could cause many problems. I agree with Stewart. 

5. Terms of Contract - The contract must provide in its terms 

for possible rejection by the committee. Both Pellerzi and Stewart so recommend, 
although Stewart says the possibility of rejection is quite small because there 
are artistic negotiations between the artist and the committee in which the artist 
submits passible sketches until an agreement is reached. The rejection clause 
should contain provision for a "consolation” payment of a relatively small sum 
such as $1, 000 in the case the portrait is rejected. Both Pellerzi and Stewart 
have contract forms suitable for use in this case. 

6. Size of Portrait - Mr. Pellerzi has no particular views. 

Mr. Stewart likes life-size, half length. Other sizes are full length (standing) 
and bust. The size should be specified in this contract. 


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Memorandum D. J. Dal bey to Mr. Felt 
Re. J. Edgar Hoover 
Portrait of 


7. Caution - Mr. Stewart suggests that we keep this matter as 
quiet as possible so that no one will be besieged with offers to paint the portrait. 

8. Nummary - It seems to me at this stage that the best thing to 
do would be to determine whether theuB ociety of Former Speci f Agents will 
raise the money and make the gift. If They are willing to do so, they could take 
over almost the entire procedure. The Bureau could supply a list of half a dozen 
of the most outstanding portrait artists for a starter. The Society could ask 
these artists for samples of their work. The Society could arrange with Miss 
Gandy, et ad. to choose an artist. The Society could contract with the artist. 

The Society could arrange for either the original committee of Miss Gandy, et al. 
or a separate committee of their own to pass on the finished product. The 
Society will then donate the portrait as a gift. 

RECOMMENDATION: 


That I be authorized to discuss this matter confidentially and 
informally with John J. Grady mentioned above. If so authorized, I will make 
no decisions and no commitments. The understanding will be that the Society 
will determine on its own what it wants to do and, if it wishes to act, will then 
by appropriate delegation present the matter to the Acting Director. 


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Re: J. EDGAR HOOVER 
PORTRAIT OF 


ADDENDUM: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR BISHOP: 7/12/72 TEB:jo 


For information, the Executive Committee of the 
Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Inc., have already 
appointed a Committee whose function is to decide upon, select 
and present a suitable memorial to Mr. Hoover. The Committee 
Chairman is former SA Dale Thompson, 3606 Arlington Boulevard, 
Arlington, Virginia, telephone 979-8153. His Committee has been 
at work for approximately 2 months at its task and has been in touch 
with Bishop on several occasions concerning the matter of the 
memorial. No final decision has been made by the Committee. 

( Any contact with the Society of Former. -Special Agents regarding 
a portrait of Mr, Hoover as a piemorial, should be mAde-lhrough 
Dale Thompson, who is well-known to Bishop. 


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After Mr. Gray was designated Acting Director of the FBI, the Civil 
Division of the Department forwarded his Official Personnel Folder (O^F) to the 
Bureau ; net indicated it could be maintained by the FBI. Upon review of the O^F 
we conclude Mr. Gray’s Service Commutation Date (SCD) carried officially by tin 
Department should be revised (ordinarily the SCD is that date which records an 
employee’s total creditable Government service for purposes of determining 
leave earning category and service toward civilian retirement; however, there 
are qualifications on this ceneral applicability where the civilian employee is 
retired from the military as in the case of Mr. Gray.) 


In the meantime, John Dulfner. Executive Assistant to the Deputy 
Attorney General, telephonically advised that the OPF for each head of a bureau 
in the Department is maintained in the Deputy's office. He stated this is done 
because tiie bureau heads are appointed by the Attorney General, the folders are 
needed for ready reference purposes, and the Attorney General or Deputy shouk 
be the custodian. Accordingly, we should forward Mr. Gray’s OPF to the Depai 
ment. It was observed to him that we are making certain corrections with respt 
to Mr. Gray's SCD and Duffner advised it would be satisfactory to forward the 
folder when completed. 


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As a matter of interest, Mr. Duffner advised he continues to maintain 
the OPF for Mr. Hoover. When asked as to what disposition was intended con- 
cerning Mr. Hoover's folder Duffner advised that he planned to maintain it 
indefinitely and not retire it to the Personnel Records Center in St. Louis as is 
customary with other folders of former employees of the Department. It was 
observed that FBI has specific authority set forth in the Federal Personnel 
Manual to retain all OPFs of former FBI employees. Mr. Duffner requested to 
be furnished a copy of this citation so that he may place it in Mr. Hoover’s OPF 
for reference purposes should consideration ever be given toward releasing 
Mr. Hoover's folder. 




1 - Mr. 

1 - Mr. 


Marshall 

Walsh 


1 - Mr. 
1 - Mr. 


Feeney 

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1 - Personnel Files of Mr. Kinley and Mr. Armstrong. 

■ T - Out of service Personnel File of John Fdgar Hoover. 



Memo Feeney to Callahan 

Re: Mumlenruice of Mr. Gray's Official Personnel 
Folder in t lie Deputy's Office 

Di \ c wii , a! Qm'vicn Di 1 1 ri t i / 01 nofnc r\f 

Ut;» joivu ^ v i v^oinjniLitviwu e? v>x 

Mi-. Gray, Mr. Kinley, and Mr. Armstrong 

We also received the OPFs of Mr. Kinley and Mr. Armstrong and 
found that adjustments in their SCDs.were also necessary. The adjustments of 

all three are set forth as follows: . , a / 

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Mr. Gray The SCD date lor Mr. Gray shown by HEW and the Department is^ 

1 r\ CO t t»\ — U n a a ^ W.. «. ni: An v« t n rt r»/M I f f r» v* th i f 1 rJ n V A V 

upon I tri:uii^u in:uun , wu itii uiui dhtuum m i uhd uqic. i’ui 

purposes of determining leave earning category, civilian employees who are 
retired from the military are given credit for certain military service, generally 
wartime, which for Mr. Gray is from 12-7-41 through 4-28-52. Based on this, 
we can account for an SCD of 9-1-58 at HEW so there must have been a trans- 
position of the month and day in recording the date. The Department did not 
officially recompute Mr. Gray's SCD upon Mr. Gray's appointment to the Depart 
ment. General Services A tlmimstrn t i rm advised ns that Mr. Gray's service a s 
Special Consultant io uie President's Cabinet Committee on Education for some 


nine mor.thsTn 107Tr~was oiFcon 1. r a e tTwi th his law firm and not creditable Federal 
service . Therefore, - Mr . Gray had a break in service between HEW and the 
Department. As reconstructed by the Bureau his current SCD should be 7-5-59 
which should be recorded by SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Since the 
corrected date will be subject to review by the Department, it was checked with 
the Personnel Office of the Department which concurred with the 7-5-59 date. 

As of 10-14-72, Mr. Gray had 66 hours of annual leave. 


Mr. Kinley Justice and HEW carried Mr. Kinley's SCD as 1-21-69 which is the 

date he entered on duty with HEW. We corresponded with the 
National Personnel Records Center at St. Louis and obtained that part of his OPF 
recording Mr. Kinley's employment with the Forest Service of 2 months 6 days ir 
1962 and service of 1 year, 1 month, and 16 days with the U. S. Courts, Ninth 
Circuit during 1966 and 1967. By crediting this service a revised SCD for 
Mr. Kinley is 9-29-67 and a corrected SF-50 to record this is being effected. 

Had HEW utilized the correct SCD of 9-29-67, Mr. Kinley would have been placed 
in a 6-hour rather than 4-hour leave earning category on 9-29-70. However, 
according to his OPF received from the Department, he was placed in a 6-hour 
leave earning category as of 1-21-72, 3 years after his EOD at HEW. Under the 
circumstances we cannot determine, based on leave records received from the 
Department, how much, if any additional annual leave to which Mr. Kinley may 
have been entitled. At any rate under current regulations, there would be no 
authority to restore any such additional leave to him. However, legislation, had 
been introduced and will have to be reintroduced which would permit restoration 
of annual leave where there has been administrative error. Should any such 
legislation become law, we will follow to determine what action can be taken on th 
matter. As of 10-14-72, Mr. Kinley had 260 hours of annual leave accrued. 

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Memo Feeney to Callahan 

Rc: Maintenance of Mr. Gray's Official Personnel 
Folder in the Deputy's Office 
Revision of Service Computation Dates of 
Mr. Cray, Mr. Kiulcy, and Mr. Armstrong 

Mr. Armstrong Military service is creditable in fixing the SCD; however, the 

- Department had not verified Mr. Armstrong's military service 

and had not recorded an SCD at all. Bureau secured a copy of the DD-214 from 
Military Records Center, St, Louis, recording Mr. Armstrong’s military servi 
of 2 years, 11 months, and 29 days and, accordingly, an SF-50 has been 
executed showing his SCDas 4-22-67. This means Mr. Armstrong should have 
been in a 6 instead of a 4-hour leave earning category one day after he entered 
on duty with the Department. The Department was notified and corrected its 
leave accrual records which were transferred to the Bureau recrediting 
Mr. Armstrong with 114 additional hours of annual leave. As of 10-14-72 
Mr. Armstrong had 235 hours of annual leave accrued. 

The OPFs received from the Department on Ms. Her wig, Mrs. Neena 
and Mrs. Ca vac ini record proper SCDs and leave earning categories. 

RE CO M M E N DA TIQNS : 

1. Necessary action to effect the corrected SCD on Mr. Kinley and 
Mr. Armstrong has been taken. 



2. The SF-50 to correct the changed SCD concerning Mr. Gray must 
be approved by the Attorney General or Deputy. Accordingly, it is recommende 
that the correction SF-50 b e taken to Mr. Duffner along with Mr. Gray’s OPF a£ 
requested by Mr. Duftner. The Bureau will, of course, maintain a personnel 
file on Mr. Gray to contain pertinent information concerning his Bureau service 
as was done in the case of Mr. Hoover. 



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Gentle: .en: Attention: Mr. Row 

lie: J. Y.d L ,uv Hoover Estate Agency - j'-OOQyjb-Ol 


On behalf of iir, Clyde A. Toleon, who has now been appointed ex- 
ecute of the eat:-. tv of J. Edgar Hoover, ve enclose the requested claim 
fori? for min -id ccn.pCj neti on together with a receipted copy of the funeral 
bill. Alii end cried is a certified copy of Letters Testamentary issued to 

la r • i ol a on . 

Y< >.i vill also find enclosed the Application for Death Benefits 
Under the CjyjL Her vice He ti 'foment System which has. been executed by 
Mr. iol.r.n. 1 am end or. i 1,3 for the Civil Service records a certified copy 

of the deal;, certificate . 


1 understand that you vill process these forms through the Civil 
Service C c : si on. You will note that the forms reflect Mr. Tclcon's 

mail :h .' 3 rf-v s a" bdn;' in care of this bank. The check.:; should he mail- 
ed to the l adore:::; in order that wo may deposit the proceeds to the estate 
agency aeen-jnt. 


Yours very 3.incerc2fy, 



Richard E. Braver 
Trust Officer 


cc Mr. Clyde A. Tel So 




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Mny 4, 1072 


Mr. Jo ’ .2 P. TAoliv 

Fc Jerri bureau of luvoclljnfJon 

Wcrhlrgiou, D. C. 20535 


Service o for THE HONOR ft ELE J. EDGAR HOOVER 
May 4, 1972 


Profesaioual Sorvle.ee r.nl Fnctlltico 
Casket 

Total CervIccD end Casket 


$ 505.00 

3302.00 

8857.00 


WLlhcrt SST Vault 773. 0U 

Cach Advanced on Your Behalf: 

Cemetery clif. -^cu 
To rro/c and replace coping 
Llioeuslueai „4 for family 
Overtime on 4 /cars 

1 for clergy 

2 for honorary hearer a 
1 for MIdb Gaudy 

D. C, Sr Job Tit; 


$ C4C9.00 
Savings 344, 00 


173.00 
78. 00* 

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45.00* 

163.00 


May 19, 3 972 - Received from Clyde Tolson 


A BAVRYi of 0244.00 may ho 
deducted if pr.ld Ly Jrijo 6, 1972. 

Ii ...lie iy»'* .» fl * were i deled after 
tko cvl^f-ru estimate vt.b inadj. 


PAID 

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Date Issued: -till Y If, 1972 NOT VALID WITHOUT RAISED SEAL 

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE IS A TRUE AND CORRECT REPRODUCTION 


OF THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE FILED IN ORDER WITH THE VITAL RECORDS 
DIVISION Or THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, DISTRICTvpF COLUMBIA. } n 


John H, Cramlaj.t, Chief M 




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ciA); , rou id-paid compensation op deceased civilian employee 

(NO DLMCK/.'iTu PRNEFIC1AUY OR SURVIVING SROUSE) 


1. l/\/t\ the undersigned, hereby make claim as .. . ^ jX< cu .V? r . . for amounts due from the 

United States o> the District of Columbia in the case of .. .John Kdgar Hoover 

(Nam - of dercdtnt) 

who died on the . day of ^ a .Y. , 19 ??.... . 


i. At the time of death the decedent was a legal resident of . of Columbia ,-S tat e-t/f 

, and was employed by the United States or the District of Columbia as follows : 


Federal Th renu of Investigation 


{ 1 k [-a r diii-nt und bureau. *pcncy, or r>thlliiihm«nt) 


3. The deceased is survived by the following: 
Widow or widower (if none, so state) : 


Children (Shew each living child of the deceased. If none, so state) : 

Name of Chill Age Street Address, City, State, and ZIP Code 


Grandchildren (last only the children of deceased children. If none, so state) : 

Nome, Age, Sheet Address, City, State, and ZIP Code Name of Deceased Parent 


(If |>arai'iH|<h 3 is i xeculi-J t, or utt b> half of children or p» andchi Idr^n of the di’Ctatcd, dihremvrd |»arnffr»l‘h* 4. ft, ft, #nd 7) 


4, If no widow or widower, child or grandchild survives, enter below the name and address of each surviving 
parent, and stall- whether natural, step, foster or adoptive parents. (If none, so state.) 

Name of Parent Strtct Address, City, Sfntr, and ZIP Code 


Mother . n0TK ‘ 


Father . none . 


t i (If ftr* tU mrvivjiu; purmtli) of th- dfri^«t J, diitckNirrf r^rn|ri|4ii ft, ft. ind 7) 





. if j t.ii. 1 uf <!io ; 'iuw : ivi'i :itsd an executor or adminblr:'. hr* been appointed, the following 

xd .«• . L .-'unfl.i 1.i' : o 'iii'ilety ^ 

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l/'.a‘ li., L .1 duly appoitu-.d .'.•.w.m.tjo.*!., 

(r.Avfiitof «r (.ifutiiiitlriiior) 


... of the estate of the deceased, as evidenced by 
uuri.l-h.vtc of appoiidne al herewith, administration having ix.cn taken out in the interest of 


•■■h.iln 1st cation cf tho toskato, 

(Nxi>w, and rt'lu-tivnshiD of interested relative iw creditor) 

and such appointment is still in full force and e(Tcct, 

Nine. -If m.iking claim as the c;a cutor nr administrator of the estate of the deceased, no witnesa>*s are required, but a court 
c.-rt lAcaS- «*vidcucia^ your x>ppointiiii'?it nm=.t bn :>ixhiiiittcd. ( t f you are the i cocutor or administrator of the estate of the deceased, 
di .1 ’^aid [i.iragrapl.s B and 7 .) 

u ir none of tho above survives and no executor or administrator has been appointed, the following 
information should be furnished: 


Brothers and sisters (if none, so state) : 

Now# A go 


Street Adrfrezr, City, State, and ZIP Code 


Nephews and nieces (List only the children of deceased brothers and sisters. If none, so state): 

Ahnne, Age, Street Address, City, State, and ZIP Code Nam* of Dictated Parent 


7. Have the funeral expenses been paid?)!? 9 (If paid, receipted bill of the undertaker must be attached 

nruorNo) claimant's personal funds for excess, 

hereto.) Whose money was used to pay the funeral expenses? 


riNLS, FKNALTILS, and FORKKITUKLS arc Impoird bjr law (or th< making of fila* ar fr»»d* 
ultnl cUhm ajatust She United rilaitv or th t making ®f fain •totinvnU in conntcflca tlurvwltk 


f Si? nature cC rlalmunt) 




( Dnl* ) - f a tur« of claimant* 

Clyde A, lolson 


(D*U) 


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(City, Statv, and ZIP rod*) 


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c/o .Riggs Nat i on al Bank 

Personal Trust 

P.0, Box 11 !j 9 , Washington, D.C, 20013 

(City. SUt«, *nd ZIP cod#) 


TWO witnesses are required 


l Be certify that toe are well acquainted with the above ....Qlydo . A « ..TqIs.PTI 

the signature (s) of the claimant (x) was (were) affixed in our presence. tNunn at 


and that 




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DI 5 ABIIITY AND THE fXHNl Of SOI PORT f(OH T « DECEASED AND A SUMMAPY 
Of YOUR INCOME fSOAl AIL SOURCES 


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I Dll NAME Of CHILD 


DATE Of HRIM 
(Momb) (D.iy) (Ytjr) 


DID ClitlD RECEIVE 
MORE THaN ONE- 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON WHO NOW HAS THE 

HALF HIS SUPPORT 
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GIVE NAME Of CHILD AND EXPLAIN BRIEFLY WHY THEY WERE LIVING APART. OF THE DECEASED? 

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F. INI OKMATION CONCFRNING NON-DEPENDENT CHILDREN AND OTHER RELATIVES OF THE DECEASED 


1. LlbT fr LOW THE NAME, AGE, ETC.. OF fHf DECEASED S WJCOW OR WIDOWER. 

2 IF MO WIDOW OR WIDOWER SURVIVES. LIST All CHILDREN Of THE DECEASED NOT NAMED IN TOM f, AND THE DESCENDANTS Of ANY DECEASED C«U> 

OR CHHDREN. 

3 IF Plr'iE ARE NO CHILDREN OR DESCENDANTS OF DECEASED CHILDREN, UST THE DECEASED S PARENTS (IF LIVING], ItOTHERS, AND SISTERS, AND DESCENDANTS Of 
ANY DlCFA'CD BSOTutnS AND SISTERS (INDICATE WHElHtR THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS ARE OF WHOLE OR HALF UOOO WHIN BOTH DEGREES Of KINSHIP AM 

INVOLVE DO 

4 ir Hi' RE AXE NO SURVIVORS WITHIN THE UGRUS INDICATED IN 1. 2. AND 3, LIST THE HEIRS V/HO CAN INHERIT FROM ME DECEASED. 


(see attached) 



REUTIONSHli* TO DECEASEO 


G. CERTIFICATION 


WAKNIXG. -> Any inti'iitioiul fa he state- 
ment in dm application or willful misrepre- 
sentation relative (hereto is a violation of the 
l.i w punishable by a fine of not more than 
SlU.GOi) or imprisonment of not more dun 5 
years, or both, (18 IJ.S.C 1001.) 

NOTICE 

Forward application to the Bureau of Re- 
tire i m' nt, Insurance, and Occupational Health, 
United States Civil Service Commission, 
Washington, D.C. 20-115. 


1 hereby Certify that all statements made in (his application are true Co the 
best of my knowledge, information, jiul belief, and that no evidence necessary 
to a settlement of this claim is suppressed or withheld. 

SIGNATURE Of APPLICANT y/” J OAT* 


if / DATS 

Clyde A. TnlsDry (J T ^ —jLl/j/j / >■— 

NUMBER AND STREET C/O National Bank RHONE NUMBER. INCLUDING 

Personal Trust Div. , P.0. Box llh9 ?02/£>2fi-2lt68* 

CITY. STALE. AND ZIF COOf 


Washington, D.C. 20013 Attn: Mr. Brewer * 


INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANT 


EVIDENCE UKQIJIRED 

There must be submitted with this application a certified 
opy of the public record showing the death of the employee 
r annuitant. Failure to submit such death certificate will 
le'ay settlement of claim. 

Any other lucci' iry evidence not of record in the United 
tacts Civil Service Commission will he requested alter re- 
tipi <d this application. 


IK ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED 

If you need assistance it) completing chit application, con- 
tact the personnel office of the department or agency in which 
the deceased w as employed, the nearest regional office of the 
United Slates Cud Service Commission, or the Bureau of 
Retirement, Insurance, and Occupational Health, United States 
Civil Service Commission, Washington, D.C. 204 If. 

FINAL DETERMINATIONS 

Upon receipt of this application, the United States Civil 
Service Commission will determine what benefits, if any, 
are payable, the amount of such benefits, and to whom they 
are payable. The Commission will inform the applicant of fhe 
final determination. 









TTi'Jl F 


Application for Itecth Benefits, Civil Service Retirement System, 
Jotin fccigar Hoover * 

Fred 0. Robinette (nephew) 

51(0] VJiiitfield-Chnpel Road 
Lanhr.m, Maryland 20801 

Mrs. Dorothy Robinette (niece) 

F.O. Box 911 

Delano, California 9321^ 

Mrs. Marjorie A. Stromne (niece) 

20li0 Federal Avenue 
Costa Mesa, California 92626 

Mrs. Ann:-: Hoover Kienast (niece) 

1200' l.isborough Road 
Mitclollville, Maryland 2073.6 

ru'-'. nargart.x “Dover Fennell (niece) 

12313 Shelter lane 
Bov: j c , Maryland 2071$ 

Dickerson N. Hoover, Jr. (nephew) 

The Rods 

Route 2, Box 107 

Charlestown, West Virginia 25hl)j 





AGENCY 

PAYROLL OPPCI 

LOCATION 

JUSTICE 

FBI 

WASHINGTON 


payroll Ophce no. 


2-0001 


(RECORD EACH NAMI CHANCt — 

mu o in ptuvious name) 


i PAY RAISE 

5 - 2 - 7 f 2 DEATH 


SERVICE HISTORY 


ACTION 

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2,500 


FISCAL RECORD 


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REMARKS 

Mi 




DIRECTOR 


CAUMOAl YIAJ 

ACCUMULATIVE 

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TOTAL SALARY 

Mowcnopa 

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Ho survivor eligible to continue 




Jureau o 


«a Account 


Sundard Form 2006 
February 1*66 2006-104 


INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT RECORD 

(CIVU SERVICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM) 


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RECORD FACH NAME CHANCE— STRIKE OUT PREVIOUSLY RECORDED NAME) 


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ACTION 

BASE PAY 

REMARKS 

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ACCUMULATIVE DO 

TOTAL SALARY NOT 

DEDUCTIONS USE 


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(Cl'' .fiCHViCCKKTmeMENT &YSTCM) 








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UNITED SI A I LS GOV ERNMENT 


Memorandy,tn 

Mr. Callahan I' " 


FROM W W PqccoH UA' 

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subject JOHN EDQAR HOOVER 
CLYDE A. JCfOLSON 
FederaL Employees Group 
Life Insurance 



DATL July 3, 1972 



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Us. Hanrif 

Urs. Naaaan _ 


During the morning of Saturday, 7/1/72, Mr. Tolson telephonlcally 
contacted SA Hunsinger who was on duty in Mr. Callahan's office inquiring 
concerning (1) the status of disposition of Mr. Hoover's Federal Employees 
Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) and (2) the amount of Mr. Tolson's FEGLL 
At that time Mr. Tolson was advised that the matter had been brought to the 
attention of FEGLI in New York and Mr. Brewer, who is handling Mr. Hoover 
estate for Riggs National Bank, and that we would be glad to determine the 
status of Mr. Hoover's insurance. Mr. Tolson advised that would be 
satisfactory and to please call him Monday morning 7/3/72. 


After checking, Mr. Tolson was telephonlcally contacted in the 
morning on 7/3/72, and advised that the claim form that he has executed for tl 
FEGLI insurance rests with Riggs National Bank and that the bank will forwar< 
the claim to FEGLI in New York when the Probate Court officially designates 
Mr. Tolson executor of the estate. The same applies to unpaid compensation 
and money in Mr. Hoover's retirement account. He was Informed that 
Mr. Hoover had regular life insurance in the amount of $45,000. 

With respect to his own insurance, Mr. Tolson was advised he has 
regular FEGLI life insurance in the amount of $42,000, which will reduce by 
2% each month beginning July, 1972, until it reaches 25% of the amount In 
effect before the first reduction, or $10,500. This amount, $10,500, will 
continue cost free to Mr. Tolson for the remainder of his life. Mr. Tolson w 
appreciative of receiving this information. He stated that he understands fron 
Riggs that he is to be designated executor by the Probate Court sometime 




June 29, 1972 


NJ/Mu 


Axr. W 1111a m f4/\ Murray 
Deputy C eremonr^l f lc er 

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It att District of Washington 
Wftshlnrton, ^ <5. 50316 

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Dear Mr. Murray: 


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1 appreciate your thoughtfulness in 
making available the photograph album depleting 
the military honors rendered former Director 
Hoo/er at the Capitol Rotunda, together with the 
copy of the military funeral plan. These items 
will be maintained permanently among the memora- 
bilia of Mr. Hoover. 


Sincerely, / / 

E. Patrick Gray HI 


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1-Mr. Callahan 
1-Mr. Dunphy 
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4*w trY MAIL ROOM I I 



Funeral of Former Director J. Edgar Hoover 
from Mr. Adame to Mr. Mohr 


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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT 


Memorandum 


MR. MOHR 


J. B. ADAMS 

fxjnerXs^Q^ former director 
j. edgaMoover 


DATE 


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DatU, 

Man kill 

Uitfot.E.S 

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8«»*fs 

WalUta 

Tala. Roaa 

Mr. Kinlay 

Ur. tnitai - 

M». Han>i| 

Ura. Naaaan 


Mr. William M. Murray, Deputy Ceremonial Officer, Office 
of Special Events, Military District of Washington, Ft. Lesley J. McNair, 
Washington, D. C. , has made available an album of photographs concerning 
the military honors rendered Mr. Hoover while lying in state at the Rotunda, 
as well as a copy of the funeral plan followed by the military. Unless other 
disposition is desired, these two items will be maintained along with other 
memorabilia of Mr. Hoover. Attached is an appropriate letter to Mr. Murray 
acknowledging receipt of these items. A letter was previously sent from 
Mr. Gray thanking him for his splendid cooperation and assistance render ed 
in connection with the funeral. 

1 -Mr. Callahan 
1-Mr. Dunphy 




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INDEX 

TAB 1 - LETTERS OF AUTHORIZATION 

TAB 2 - HOOVER FUNERAL PLAN 

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TAB 3 - PHOTO COVERAGE 

TAB 4 - NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS 

TAB 5 - AFTER ACTION REPORTS /MEMORANDUMS 






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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DcrEF 

” |‘. ; r f J WASHINGTON, D. C. 20301 


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3 May 1972 



MEMORANDUM FOR Secretary of the Army 
SUBJECT: Furteral, Arrangements for J. Edgar Hoover 


Department of Defense has received a request from the 
White House to provide support necessary up to state funeral level 
as requested by the Department of Justice to honor Mr, Hoover. 

The requested support will be provided and the Department 
of the Army is directed to act as the coordinating agent for the 
Department of Defense in this matter. 


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will be the point of contact for arranging necessary details and co- 
ordinating activities related to subject funeral between the Depart- 
ment of Justice and the Department of Defense. 


FOR THE SPECIAL ASSISTANT: 


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R. 

r Colonel, USA 

Military Assistant 


cc: Secretary of the Navy 

Secretary of the Air Force 



( DEPARTMENT OF THE AR^ 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF 
WASHINGTON. D C. *0310 


3 H&y 1972 


MEMORANDUM FOR; 


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curm/\iii l > ± no 


district 


GENERAL, US ARMY MILITARY 
OF WASHINGTON 


SUBJECT: Funeral Arrangements for J. Edgar Hoover 


1 . 


Xn accordance vith paragraph 3f AR in-*n 
take necessary aeticn t ' e oor d 1 „a t e ’ par Me 1 net Ion's f OU 

in^the^ttaeh'd ^ fu “ ral £ot J ' Ed 8“ r Hoover, as dirfete 
in ttie attached memorandum from OSD. 


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BY DIRECTION OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF; 


is authorized 


Incl 

as 



OH N P. COOPER 
Colonel , GS 
Deputy Secretary of 


the General Staff 
(Staff Services) 


1 - 



DEPARTMENT OF THE A 1Y 

headq( TERS U.S. army military district tshington 

FORT LCSLEY J. McNAJR 
WASHINGTON!. D.C. 2031S 

ANCS-SE 3 May \9lZ 

SUBJECT: Funeral support for J. Edgar Hoover, Director of 
the Federal Bureau of Investigation 


1. Reference: a. Department of the Army Pamphlet 1-1, dated 

30, December 1965. 

b. Memorandum for the Secretary of the Army, 
dated, 3 May 1972, subject: Funeral arrangements 
for J. Edgar Hoover. 

c. Memorandum for the CG, MDW, dated 3 May 
1972. subject: Funeral arrangements for J- 
Edgar Hoover. 

2. A special funeral will be conducted for J. Edgar Hoover, Director 
of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in accordance with the above 
references and as modified herein. 


3. The Commanding General, US Army Military District of Washington, 


« « 4- 1* A -J A A ‘ MA A A J W A « A / 4- Vl A, CT A A /, 4 A • • A C 

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all ceremonial arrangements for military participation in connection 
with the funeral. 


4. Honors to be rendered: 

a. Music: none 

b. Cannon salute: none 

?• 

5. General sequence: 

a. The remains will be moved to the Capitol by hearse and arrive 
there at 1130, 3 May 1972. The casket will be carried into the Rotunda 
by a joint body bearer team. 

b. A death watch will be posted during the Lying In State period. 
After the arrival ceremony, the Rotunda will be closed, prepared, and 



ANCS-SE , 

SUBJECT: Fun( 1 support for J. Edgar Hoove*. Director, FBI 


reopened for public viewing. 

■ ’4 

c. At 0930, 4 May 1972, the casket will be moved from the Rotunda 
to the hearse for movement to National Presbyterian Church. In the 
motorcade are the chaplain, family, and honorary pallbearers. 


d. Funeral services will begin at 1100, 4 May 1972. At the con- 
clusion of the funeral service, the remains will be moved from 
National Presbylerian Church to Congressional Cemetery for private 
interment services. 

! 

e. Interment service at gravesite. 

6. Action officer: Ceremonial arrangements will be made by the 
Chief of Ceremonies & Special Events, Office Chief of Staff, Head- 
quarters US Army Military District of Washington. 


7, Mourning bands will not be worn by troops in formation, guide 
officers, control officers, ushers, or other personnel directly 
concerned in the conduct of the ceremonies. Flags and colors will 
not be placed in mourning. 


8. Funding: Each agency, headquarters, or unit which incurs cost 
incident to the funeral will pay the cost from available funds and 
forward data through their normal command funding channels. 


4 Incl 

Annex A - Lying in State 
Annex B - Departure from Capitol 
Annex C - Arrival Church 
Annex D - Interment 



Captain, GS 
Special Events 



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C ( 

INDEX 

• 1 * 

TAB A - ARRIVAL - US CAPITOL 

TAB B - DEPARTURE' - US CAPITOL 

TAB C - ARRIVAL NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 

I 

FUNERAL SERVICE * 

DEPARTURE 
TAB D - INTERMENT 


ANNEX A 

J. EDGAR HL ,VFR ' / 

( 

ARRIVAL AT CAPITOL 
LYING IN STATE 

* •< 

» 

1. Concept: The body will lie in state in the Rotunda of the US 
Capitol for a period o£ approximately 22 hours, terminating at 
0930, 4 May 1972. Following the reception ceremony at the Capitol, 

j 

the public will be permitted to file past the bier in the Rotunda until 
0830 on the day of departure. The period from 0830 until time of 
departure will be reserved for the family. 


2. Participating personnel: 
a. Civilian: 


/ 1 1 Family 

1 J 

(2) Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court 


t'i \ ttc c, , — i. 

\~s I no outlaid u udlic^d ut ui^ uo w>upicinc cuui l 


(4) Members of the cabinet 


(5) Honorary pallbearers 

(6) Clergy 

(7) Members of US Congress 

(8) Other official mourners 

b. Military: See troop list, appendix 2 to annex A 


3. Reporting and position times for ceremonial troops: 



ANNEX A CON' O 

J. EDGAR HOOvEf / 

a. Reporting time: 1030, 3 May 1972 

b. Position time: 1100, 3 May 1972 

4. Sequence of events: See appendix 2 to annex A. 

5. Command post location: United States Capitol. 

6. Site control officer: Major O. R. Culpepper, 3d Infantry. 

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APPENDIXES: 

1 . Sequence of events 

2. T roop list 

3. Diagram - Arrival US Capitol 

4. Diagram - Rotunda US Capitol 

5. Details for the joint guard of honor 

6* Organization of the joint guard of honor 


APPENDIX 1 Tu P( NEX A 
J. EDGAR HOOVER 


ARRIVAL - US CAPITOL 
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS 


2. A joint guard of honor will be formed on the East Capitol Plaza 
steps from the plaza to the Rotunda. (See appendix 3) The security 
cordon will be positioned to enclose the immediate area where the 
ceremony is to take place. 

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2. A reception committee consisting of the family. Chief Justice and 
Associate Justices of the US Supreme Court, Cabinet, members of 
congress, and other official mourners, will be prepositioned in the 
Rotunda. The honorary pallbearers will be positioned on the plaza. 
(See appendix 3) In case of inclement weather, the honorary pall- 
bearers will be prepositioned in the Rotunda. 

3. When all participants are in position, the site control officer will 
signal the commander of troops to bring the joint honor cordon to 
ATTENTION and PRESENT ARMS. The joint body bearers will then 
move to the hearse and secure the casket* The casket will be carried 
through the honorary pallbearers and joint honor cordon into the 
Rotunda. After the casket has entered the Rotunda, the commander 
of troops will bring the joint honor cordon to ORDER ARMS and 


PARADE REST. The joint honor cordon will then be dismissed. 




.....APPENDIX, 1. T. ANNEX A (CONT'D) ... 

J. EDGAR HOOVE1 ( 

4. Upon entry into the Rotunda, the honorary pallbearers will take 

• ■* 

the ir position on the left of the entrance and the casket will be carried 
to the center of the Rotunda and placed on the catafalque. The clergy 
will take his position near the front of the casket while the casket is 
be ing placed on the catafalque. After the casket is in place, the joint 
guard of honor will ttake their positions around the casket. When they 

are in position, the joint body bearers will be dismissed and Reverend 

| 

Edward L. R. Elson will start the ceremony. 

5. Following the prayer by Rev. Elson, the Chief Justice of the US 
Supreme Court will give the eulogy. The benediction will follow, (Dr. 
Latch) and the Presidential Wreath will be placed by Secretary of the 
Treasury, John B. Connally. This completes the ceremony. 


6. The participants will then depart by the east entrance commencing 
with the clergy and those participants on both sides of the east entrance 
Upon their departure the security cordon will be dismissed. 


7. The Rotunda will then be closed and cleared cf. all personnel. 

«• 

After the remains have been properly reposed, the joint guard of 
honor will be reposted and the Rotunda reopened for public viewing. 


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TROOP LIST for 

CEREMONY 


ARP AL - US CAPITOL - LYING I' "TATE 


j. i. jgar hoover 


FUNERAL 



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Appendix 5 to Annex A - J. EDGAR HOOVER 

Details for the Joint Guard of Honor 

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1. The joint guard of honor will perform the death watch in the 
Rotunda of the U. S. Capitol from the time the joint body bearers 
are dismissed, on /the day of arrival, until 0925 on the day of 
departure, 4 May 1972. 

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2. Troop requirements: See appendix 6 to annex A. 

3. All personnel will have in their possession the necessary 
ceremonial equipment and uniforms prior to reporting in. 


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C(( jmonial Instructions -2.L- 

DAY SHIFT . NIGHT SHIFT 

Commander of the Joint Guard of Honor (3d Infantry) 


Organization f Joint Guard of Honor 

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1st Relief 

USA Off (1) Guard Cmdr 
USMC NCO (1) NCO of Guard 
USN 

USAF " 

USCG " 

USA NCO (Supernumerary) 

2d Relief 

USMC Off (1) Guard Cmdr 

USA NCO (1) NCO of Guard 

USN ” 

USAF ” 

USCG " 

USMC NCO (Super) 

3d Relief 

USN Off (1) Guard Cmdr 
USA NCO (1) NCO of Guard 

USMC " 

USAF " 

USCG " 

USN NCO (Super) 

4th Relief 

USAF Off (1) Guard Cmdr 
USA NCO (1) NCO of Guard 
USMC 
USN 

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USAF NCO (Super) 

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1st Relief 

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3d Relief 

USN NCO (1) Guard Cmdr 
USA EM (1) Sentinel 
USMC EM 

USAF EM " 

USCG " 

USN EM (Super) 

4th Relief 

USAF NCO (1) Guard Cmdr 
USA EM (1) Sentinel 
USMC EM 

USN EM »• 

USCG EM " 

USAF EM (Super) 

5th Relief 


USCG Off (1) Guard Cmdr 
USA NCO (1) NCO of Guard 
USMC " 


USN 

USAF 

USCG NCO (Super) 


USCG NCO (1) Guard Qndr 
USA EM (1) Sentinel 
USMC EM " 

USN EM " 

USAF EM ” 

USCG EM (Super) 


Guard Commanders are armed with pistol, sentinels with rifles. 
Commander of Joint Guard of Honor is also Commander of Day 
ift. Commander of Night Shift, US Army Officer. Senior 
service always positioned on right. 



ANNEX R 

J. EDGAR HOOVE!. 



( 

DEPARTURE - US CAPITOL 

• ’4 

1. Concept: At 0930, 4 May 1972, the remains will be removed from 
the Capitol. 

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2. Participating personnel: 

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a. Civilian: 

(1) Family 

(2) Honorary pallbearers 

(3) Clergy 

(4) Other official mourners 

b. Military: See Appendix 2 to Annex B, troop list. 

3. Reporting and position times for ceremonial troops: 

a. Reporting time: 0800, 4 May 1972 

b. Position time: 0900, 4 May 1972 

4. Sequence of events: See appendix 1 to annex B. 

5. Command post location: US Capitol. 

6. Site control officer: Major O. R. Culpepper, 3d Infantry. 

APPENDIXES: 

1. Sequence of events 

2 . T roop list 

3. Diagram - Departure US Capitol 


APPENDIX 1 TO AN; X B 
J. EDGAR HOOVER 



DEPARTURE - US CAPITOL 

1. A joint honor cordon will be formed on the East Capitol Plaza steps 
from the plaza to the Rotunda. The security cordon will be positioned 
to enclose the immediate area where the ceremony is to take place. 

2. The civilian participants: honorary pallbearers, family, clergy, 
and other official mourners, will be positioned on the East Capitol 
Plaza prior to 0925, 4 May 1972. 

3. At 0925, the joint guard of honor will be dismissed and the joint body 
bearers will secure the casket and proceed to the east door of the 

I 

Rotunda, preceeded by the clergy. 

4. As the casket appears, the commander of troops will bring the 
joint honor cordon to ATTENTION and PRESENT ARMS. The joint 
body bearers will pass through the joint honor cordon and honorary 
pallbearers to the hearse and secure the casket in the hearse. After the 
casket has been secured in the hearse the joint honor cordon will be 

T- 

brought to ORDER ARMS. While the dignitaries are moving to their 
vehicles, PARADE REST will be given. When the cortege is ready to 
move, the troops Will be called to ATTENTION. The 6ite control 
officer will signal the police to start the motorcade. 



APPENDIX 1 TO ^N' T EX B CONT'D 
J. EDGAR HOOVEFi 


5. The cortege will be escorted to National Presbyterian Church by 

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the Metro Police. 


6. After the cortege has departed, the joint honor cordon, security 
cordon, and joint body bearers will be dismissed. (The joint body 

bearers will proceed to Congressional Cemetery for the interment 

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service. ) 

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T' OP LIST FOR DEPARtSjKE - US CAPITOL 


CEREMONY J. EDGAR HOOVER 



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USCG 


TOTAL 


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Baccaci Detail 


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ANNEX C ( 

J. EDGAR HOOVE K 


O 

ARRIVAL - NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN 
CHURCH 

(FUNERAL SERVICE & DEPARTURE) 

1. Concept: The remains will be transported from the US Capitol, 

by hearse, to National Presbyterian Church where the funeral services 
will be conducted. Upon completion of the funeral service, the remains 
will be moved to Congressional Cemetery for interment. 

2. Participating personnel: 

a. Civilain: 

(1) Family 

(2) Pre sident of the United States 

(3) Vice President of the United States 

(4) Chief Justice & Associate Justices of the US Supreme Court 

(5) Dean of the Diplomatic Corps 

(6) Diplomatic Corps 

(7) State and Territorial Governors 

(8) Honorary pallbearers 

(9) Clergy 

(10) Cabinet 

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(11) Members of US Congress 

(12) Other official mourners 

b. Military: See troop list appendix 2 to annex C. 


ANNEX C (CON * D* 
J. EDGAR HOOVER 


O 

3. Reporting and postions times. for ceremonial troops: 

• 'I 

a, reporting time: 0930, 4 May 1972 

b. position time: 1000, 4 May 1972 

4. Sequence of events: see appendix 1 to annex C. 

5. Command post location: National Presbyterian Church, phone: 
244-3300. 

6. Site control officer: Captain G. M. Dent, Ceremonies & Special 
Events, MOW, 

I 

APPENDIXES: 

1. Sequence of events 

2. Troop list 

3. Diagram - National Presbyterian Church 


APPENDIX 1 TOj NNEX C 
J. EDGAR HOOVER 


( 

ARRIVAL - NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN . 
CHURCH 

FUNERAL SERVICE & DEPARTURE 

1. A joint body bearer team will be prepositioned at National 

Presbyterian Church prior to 1000, 4 May 1972, j 

i 

2. The funeral service will begin at 1100, 4 May 1972. Immediately 
upon arrival of the hearse, the site control officer will signal the joint 
body bearers to move to the hearse and remove the casket. 

3. The joint body bearers will carry the casket into the church hallway 
and place it on the church truck positioned there. The casket will be 
moved on the church truck into the chapel halting in front of the alter 
area. The body bearers will transfer the casket to a second church 
truck located upon the alter area. After securing the casket, the joint 
body bearers will depart the chapel and position themselves in the hall- 
way. 

4. The funeral service will consist of the following: 

ORGAN PRELUDE (1100) 

OPENING SENTENCES (REV ELSON) 

PRAYER (REV ELSON) 

THE LORD'S PRAYER (IN UNISON) 

HYMN (THE UNITED STATES ARMY CHORUS) 







APPENDIX 1 T r \NNEX C 

J. EDGAR HOG EP - T • 

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READING FROM THE HOLY BIBLE (REV ELSON) 

THE EULOGY (THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES*) 

PRAYER (REV ELSON) 

HYMN (THE UNITED STATES ARMY CHORUS) 

BENEDICTION (REV ELSON) 

CHORAL A MET? 

ORGAN RECESSIONAL (STANDING) ' 

ORGAN POST LUDE 

I 

5. As Reverend Elson completes the benediction, he will signal the 
site control officer to move the joint body bearers reenter the chapel. 

The casket will be carried from the alter church truck to the hallway 
and placed on a prepositioned second church truck. Reverend Elson will 
proceed the casket to the hearse. 

6. The joint body bearers will secure the casket in the hearse and 
depart. 

7. The President of the United States, Mrs. Mamie D. Eisenhower, and 

f* 

the Vice President of the United States will depart the ceremonial area 
in that order prior to the hearse departing. 

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8. When all participants are in their vehicles, the site control officer 
will signal the police to start the motorcade. 








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CEREMONY J. EDGAR HOOVER 


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FUNERAL CHECKLIST (Cor^inued) 



TROOP LIST POR ARRIVAf FUNERAL SERVICE - DEp/ ^URE - (NPC) 
CEREMONY J. EDGAR HOOVER FUNERAL . 



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ANNEX D 

J. EDGAR HOOVER 


INTERMENT 


1. Concept: Interment will take place in the family plot at Congressional 
Cemetery. Private graveside services will be conducted by Reverend 

Edward L. R. Elston. Upon completion of the funeral service, the flag 

l 

will be folded and presented to Mr, Clyde A. Tolson. 

I 

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2. Participating personnel: 

a. Civilain: 

(1) Family 

(2) Clergy 

(3) Honorary pallbearers 

(4) Other official mourners 

(5) Morturary personnel 

b. Military: See troop list, appendix 2 to annex D. 

3. Reporting and position times for ceremonial troops: 

a. Reporting time: 1200, 4 May 1972 

•• 

b. Position time: 1230, 4 May 1972 

4. Sequence of events: see appendix 1 to annex D. 

5. Command post location: Congressional Cemetery. 

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ANNEX D CONT’D/ s 

J. EDGAR HOOVER 

6. Site control officer: Captain G.M. Dent, Ceremonies 8t Special 
Events, MDW. 


APPENDIXES: 

1. Sequence of events 


2. Troop list 


APPENDIX I T r \NNEX D 

J. EDGAR HOO\ER , ■ 

{ < 

INTERMENT 
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS 

1. A joint body bearer team will be prepositioned at gravesite prior 
to 1200, 4 May 1972. As the cortege enters the cemetery, the OIC 
will bring the joint body bearers to ATTENTION. The OIC will 

i 

render the hand salute. 

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2 . The hearse will halt just beyond the family plot. The body bearers 
will move to a position at the rear of the hearse and halt. 

3. The honorary pallbearers will dismount, their vehicles and will be 

£SGoi*tscl to position by tiic sits control officer* Wbsn thsy in 

position, the family will dismount and move to their position. 

4. When all participants have been positioned, the site control officer 
will signal the OIC to move the casket from the hearse to the interment 
plot. After the casket has been secured, the clergy will begin the 
interment services. 

5. Following the benediction, the body bearers will fold the interment 
flag. The flag will be presented to Rev. Elson by the OIC. Rev. Elson 
will present the flag to Mr. Clyde A. Tolson completing the ceremony. 


*‘UNLKAL CHECKLIST 



TROOP LIST FOR 


CEREMONY 


INi'Ef MENT - CONGRESSIONAL oIV '^TERY 


FUNERAL 



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TOTAL 


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DEPARTMENT OF THE AR, / . 
headqua( .rs u.r». army military district of u Kington 

FORT LESLEY J. McNAIR 
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20315 


8 May 1972 


MEMORANDUM FOR: PAUL C. MILLER 


SUBJECT: Hoover Funeral 


1. Military support was not requested for the following ^luring 
the execution of Mr. Hoover's funeral: 

a. Repose Gawlers Funeral Home. 

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c. Motorcade U.S. Capitol to National Presbyterian Church. 

d. Motorcade National Presbyterian Church to Congressional 

Cemetery . 


2. All arrangements for motorcades were made by the Federal Bureau 
of Investigation and the D.C. police. Eleven motorcycle policemen ■ 


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3. The cortege consisted of the following: 

a. Motorcycle escort (11) 

b. Chaplain (W/MDW representation) 

c. Hearse 

d. Honorary pallbearers (2 vehicles) 

e. Family (3 vehicles) 

4. Honor cordons of various police organizations were formed all 
along the motorcade route from the U.S. Capitol to National 
Presbyterian Church. Honor Cordons were also formed along the 
route from National Presbyterian Church to Congressional Cemetery. 

5. The funeral was listed by the news media as open to the public 
on a first come, first serve basis. However, this in fact did not 
occurr. Some general public members were permitted to attend 
services in 


Ceremonies & Special Events 


the basement, none in the chapel. 

✓ GEORGE M. DENT 
Captain, GS 




ANCS-SE 


DEPARTMENT OF THE AR, ,Y, 
headquA ers u.s. army military district of v Ahington 
fort LESLEY J. McKAIR 
WASHINGTON. D.C. Z0315 


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9 June 1972 


MEMORANDUM FOR PAUL C. MILLER 
SUBJECT: Preparation of J. Edgar Hoover 


The following information was furnished by Gawlers: 


Received Call 

1215 

2 

May 

72 

Arrived at Residence 

1230 

2 

May 

72 

Body Moved to Gawlers 

1315 

2 

May 

72 

'Preparation Completed 

1600 

2 

May 

72 

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Moved to Viewing Room 

1610 

2 

May 

72 

Visitation Started 

1800 

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Inspector E. W. Walsh 
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date: June 20, 1972 



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FBIRA SPONSORSHIP OF Ai COMMEMORATIVE 
ACTIVITY HONORING THE MEMORY OF 
FORMER DIRECTO R J. EppAR HOOV ER 



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The officers of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Recreation Association 
(FBIRA) met on 6-7-72 to consider the matter of FBIRA sponsorship of a commem- 
orative activity honoring the memory of former Director J. Edgar Hoover. Those 
present were: Inspector E. W. Walsh, President; F. J. Hudson, Activity Promoter; 
F.B. Still, Assistant Activity Promoter; Gladys Tietgen, Assistant Activity Promote: 
D. J. Green, Treasurer; Joyce Kush, Secretary; A. W. Gray, R. 1. Shroder, and 
Mary Novotny, Board of Directors. Items considered and decisions arrived at are at 
follows: (L 

Item 1. A suggestion was received from Vernon E. Smith , Blip revisory 
Fingerprint Examiner, Identification Division, that a^ommemorativ^vinedal be struc] 
honoring the late Director J. Edgar Hoover. Mr. Smith suggested sponsorship could 
be handled under the auspices of the FBIRA and recommended the Franklin Mint, 
Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, as an organization which would do argood job if we 
went forward with 6uch a project. A representative of the Franklm Mint, former 
SA Paul Hagan, subsequently contacted me and furnished details <xi going forward wit 
such a project. Mr. Hagan proposed an advance payment of $1,250 to $1,300 for a 
sculpturing of Mr. Hoover's likeness together with the making of dies and all related 
charges. He suggested $10.00 as a sale price of the sterling silver coin although oth 
lesser prices could be arranged depending on the finalizing of plans for such a projec 
Complete det ails of the Franklin Mint proposal are attached. 


Mr. William Tj(Louth, Presidenl^ Medallic Art Company , 325 East 
45th Street, New York, New .York, personally called on me and presented the propos; 
of his company for the reproduction of a high -relief full sculptured medallic piece 
commemorating the memory of Mr. Hoover. Mr. Louth's proposal included alternat 
plans of financing. In summary, if FBIRA underwrote the proposal with an advance 
of $2,500, we could obtain 1,000 medallions or memorial medals at $3.20 each or if 
we put up no money we could obtain them at $4.90 each for sale to our FBIRA membe 
Mr. Louth also proposed that we consider a sales projection of 5,000 pieces at $10.0 
a piece for which he would charge us $15,500 giving us a gross profit of $34,500 whic 
we could donate/to some charity in Mr. Hoover's name. Compete details* 1 
Medallic Art Company proposal are attached. (o ~ ' 2 t‘ * ? 

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1 - Mr. k.P. Leinbaugh 


1972 


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OVER. 



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Memorandum for Mr* Mohr 
Re: FBIRA Sponsorship of a Commemorative 
Activity Honoring the Memory of 
Former Director J. Edgar Hoover 

Resolution of Item 1. A detailed discussion of the above propositions was ha 
and each officer present was asked to express his views. Those present were - 
unanimously opposed to the idea of having the FBIRA sponsor either of the above 
proposals. They felt we 6hould not go forward because of the commercial aspects 
involved. They felt that medals would be mostly for collectors and that the FBIRA wat 
not the organization to handle this type of thing. Cognizance was taken of the fact 
that a bil^( H. R . 15087) was introduced in the House of Representatives 5-18-72 to 
provide for llie strllung of natlonay'^nedals to honor the late J. Edgar Hoover. Membe 
felf we should wait and see whether this bill is passed in Congress because if it did 
collectors desiring to purchase such an item would then be able to do so. The officers 
suggested that the employee who originated the idea of a commemorative medal be 
thanked and that the Franklin Mint and Medallic Art Company be advised of our deciei 
not to go forward with sponsoring of the activities each proposed. 

Item 2. A letter was received from Thomas F. Jones, President, FBIRA, 
New York Office, attaching an advertisement of the)wittnauer Precious Metals Guild, 
Qn£_Madis£»o Avenue.. Larchmont. New York, offering For”publIc^ sale a J. Edga rffioov 
Memorial M edallion at $20.00 each. Mr. Jones advised that the above company offere 
to 6ell to FBIRA this medallion at a price of $12.00 each if FBIRA would guarantee 
purchase of at least 500 medallions. Mr. Jones' letter and the advertisement to which 
he referred are attached. 

Resolution of Item 2 . The officers after brief discussion were unanimously 
opposed because of the obvious commercialism involved together with the objections 
voiced relative to Item 1 above. Mr. Jones Is being thanked by letter for his suggests 
and asked to inform the Wlttnauer Company that we do not wish to go forward with 
their proposal. 

Item 3. Mary R. Yarbrough, Files and Communications Division, suggeste 
that consideration be given to furnishing Bureau employees, who are interested in 
receiving one, a copy of the cover photograph of former Director Hoover which appea; 
on cover of "Nation's Business" magazine January, 1072. The suggester felt that mar 
employees at FBI Headquarters as well as in the field would be interested in having a 
copy of this photograph and would be happy to defray the cost of such reproduction. It 
was pointed out to those present that the editor of "Nation's Business" in a letter of 
2-4-72 transmitted to the Bureau the original photographic material of the cover photo 
graph together with the legal right for the FBI to use this In any way connected with th< 
Bureau's work. Harold P. Leinbaugh, No. 2 Man, Crime Records Division, advised 
that the photographer who took Mr. Hoover's photograph for the cover of "Nation's 
Business" Mr. Yoichi Qkamoto, possesses the original photographic materials and on 
a nonprofit basis would make available to the FBIRA dull -finish copies of the photogra] 
at a cost of approximately $1.50 each. 



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Memorandum for Mr. Mohr 
Re: FDIRA Sponsorship of a Commemorative 
Activity Honoring the Memory of 
Former Director J. Edgar Hoover 


Resolution of Ite m 3 . Members present unanimously favored this suggestion 
indicating that a great deal of interest had been expressed to them relative to this 

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proposition; that our employees all be advised of the availability of the photograph 
through the FBIRA at a cost of approximately $1.50, and that one order be submitted 
to the photographer through the good services of Mr. H. P. Leinbaugh. 


Item 4. An informal suggestion was received that the FBIRA should sponsor 
a contribution from its members for a memorial offering to be made available to an 
organization or group such as the Boyd ClutBof America or to the National Presbyteria 


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Resolution of Item 4. The officers unanimously opposed these suggestions , 
feeling that a charitable contribution was a very personal thing and, further, that 
many of our field offices and headquarters divisions had already made contributions to 
the Boyd Clubs of America and it was known that a number of employees have made sue 
contributions in their own names on an individual basis. Two field offices forwarded 
to the FBIRA results of voluntary donations in their offices to be forwarded to the Boyi 


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forwarded $83.50, and Dallas, which forwarded $261.00. These contributions are be: 
forwarded to the Boyd Cluts of America by appropriate letter. 


RECOMMENDATIONS; That the attached letters go forward over my 

signature as President of the FBIRA. 


1. Letter to Mr. Paul/pagan, The Franklin Mint, Franklin Center, 

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sponsoring a commemorative medal in honor of former Director J. Edgar Hoover. 


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2. Letter to Mr. William T. Louth, President, Medallic Art Company, 

325 East 45th Street, New York, New York, 10017, advising that FBIRA does not care 

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3. Letter to Thomas F. Jones, President, FBIRA, New York Office, advisi 
that FBIRA does not desire to sponsor the purchase of 500 J . Edgar Hoover Memorial 
Medallions as offered by the Wittnauer Company and that he should Inform that Compar 
of our decision. . 


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OVER 





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Memorandum for Mr. Mohr 
Re: FBIRA Sponsorship of a Commemorative 
Activity Honoring the Memory of 
Former Director J. Edgar Hoover 

RECOMMENDATIONS (continued): 



4. Letter to Mary R. Yarbrough, Files and Communications Division, 
expressing appreciation for her suggestion regarding furnishing Bureau employees 
who are interested a copy of the cover photograph of former Director Hoover which 
appeared on the cover of ’’Nation's Business" magazine. 


5. It is also recommended that the attached memorandum to all SACs advising 
of the availability of a copy of the photograph of former Director Hoover which appear 
on the cover of "Nation’s Business" be arm roveds 


6. That the attached letter to the Boys' Clubs of America over my signature 
as President of the FBIRA forwarding contributions received from the Dallas and 
Little Rock Offices be approved. 


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7. Letter to Vernon E. Smith, Identification Division, advising that his 
suggestion that a commemorative medal be struck honoring the late Director Hoover 
was considered by the officers of the FBIRA and it was decided that the FBIRA 
would not sponsor this type of project. 







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m bjh - PREPARATION OF BROCHURE — ' 

DESCRIBING FUNERAL SERVICES 
FOR FORMER DIRECTOR HOOVER, 
5-4-72 


As was approved by my memorandum 5-11-72, the 
record of Mr. Hoover’s funeral service, which we received from the 
Reverend Edward L. R. Elson, supplemented by the full text of 
President Nixon's eulogy on this occasion, will be printed for distri- 
bution to all FBI employees as well as appropriate individuals outside 
of the Bureau. A total of 25,000 such brochures will be printed. 

Attached is a copy of the brochure dummy which the 
Exhibit Section has made up. With the exception of a mistaken scrip- 
tural reference (n Corinthians 4:5 which should have been and was 
changed to read n Corinthians 5:1) and a very small number of seemingly 
inconsistent forms of punctuation, the text, as provided by Dr. Elson, 
has been left unchanged. It was not always possible to actually document 
the passages used with the King James version of the Bible used for 
proofing. However, since variations in scriptural texts exist and since 
the record Dr. Elson provided must be taken as an accurate transcript 
of the services, it was felt we should be most restrictive in our editing. 
While Dr. Elson has announced his retirement as Pastor of The National 
Presbyterian Church, it is understood that it will not become effective 

for some time. Accordingly, the brochure carries him as occ upying 

this position. -jg 7 . /s /v • ^ / . ; ->yr, H 

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RECOMMENDATION: _ 7 JUN 14 1Q72 ' 




Enclosure 

1 - Mr. Mohr 
1 - Mr. Bishop 
1 - Mr. Callahan 



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That attached dummy copy of cfl^lonedhrochure be - 
approved so that it may be printed and distributed as above indicated. 

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PREPARATION OF BROCHURE PESCRIBING 
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR FORMER DIRECTOR 
HOOVER, 5-4-72 



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The Reverend Edward L. R. Elson, Pastor, The National 
Presbyterian Church of Washington, D. C., has submitted a record of the 
funeral service held for former Director Hoover at The National Presbyterian 
Church, Washington, D. C. , 5-4-72. It is felt that it would be a most appropr 
tribute to the memory of Mr . Hoover if this record, supplemented by the full 
text of President Nixon's eulogy which was delivered on this occasion, could be 
printed in the form of an appropriate brochure In sufficient quantity so that eac 
employee of the FBI could be given a copy for a keepsake. 


The Exhibits Section has estimated that the makeup for such a 
brochure, to include a wtri typed text and cover design, could be prepared with- 
in approximately one week after approval. It was further estimated that the 
finished product would consist of a cover and ten pages. 

The Mechanical Section has estimated that the printing of the 
brochure, using off-set paper for pages and regular cover paper, could be 
accomplished within a week after obtaining a dummy copy. The preparation 
and printing of 21, 000 copies of this brochure (which would allow approximately 
1,500 additional copies for distribution to other than Bureau employees), would 
involve an estimated total cost of about $916 (ma keup cost $154 and printing 


cost $762). 


RECOMMENDATION : 




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JUN 14 1972 


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That upon approval the above described brochure relating to the 
funeral services held for Mr. Hoover be prepared and printed in the amount of 
21, 000 copies for distribution to all Bureau employees, as 'floras to a limited 
number of individuals outside the Bureau. 

1- Miss Gandy 

1 - Exhibits Section, Attention: J.P. 

Dunphy -Room 331 OPO 
1 - Mechanical Section, Attention: D. J. 

Brennan -Room B-114 
1 - Mr. M. A. Jones 


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live opeat r: j of Ectrr Hoover t-i.ll remain in- 
sctar.-'.b.l.j fro,.: uj greatness of the orgcnirstic-n he created ar.d 
gavr hit whole life to building, the Federal Bureau of Inver ti- 
ertioh. lie ranch' the no I the finest lav/ enforcer.-, one agency en 
idle earth, the invincible and incorruptible defender of every 
American 1 s precious right to be free from fear. 

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Director of an institution, but as an institution in his cun 
rignt. For nearly half a century, nsarlv one-fourth of the 

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I recall that President Eis nhover , a Republican, 
and Pros leant Johnson, a Democrat, both strongly recommended, 
after ray election, that I keen hin as Director of the FBI. 


Ee vms one of those unique: individuals who, by all 
ctds, v*<s the her.t rr.rri for a vitally iz-por t.ir.t job. His 


power fu 1 lo ;■ it h i o 


backbone, sne 


■'X ample helped to ’veep stee3. in America’: 


flare of freedom in ».nar lea's soul. 


He personified integrity; he personified honor; ho 
personizred principle.; he personified courage; ho personi- 
fied discipline ; he personified dedication; fie personified 
loyalty; he personified patriotism. 




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There are Jiiu legacies to the Bureau he built anc 
the .„-tior. hr. ssrvsi 1 , !5* can pay him no higher tribute than 
no live v' "tueu ourselves, as ne iivoa tnem ail of his 

year.-, uc love t o l;r. as he loved it, ar.d to give fullest 
respect., tutor, tr.ri cost- oration to the law enforcement pro- 
fess:. or v.r.irk hr old so ir.uch to advance. 

VTh.ih •oh a covering figure — a tar. »:hc has corir.atad 
his field co. co: .lerbly for so i.’.any years — finally passes from, 
the sc: no, thcr: is sometimes a tendency to say, “Well, this is 


an c-r.d cf an era. " 

There .3 a belief that a changing of the guard will 

also r.san a char ing of the rules. With J. Edgar Hoover that 

will net r. 'wT-prir. . Tf;G fL I will carry on in the zutv.ri , true 
to it:, finest t: iitions in the past, because regardless of , 

what the snirerr and detractors would have us believe, the 
fact is that Li/.cuor hoover built the Bureau totally on prin- 
ciple, not or. personality. He built veil, lie built to 

last, for that reason, the FBI will remain as a rae.norial to 

hirr., a living rr. trial, continuing to create the clir-ate of 
protection, soc.rity and impartial justice that benefits every 
h-triern. 

The c:::.d J. Edgar Hoover has done will r.ct bre • 

The profound principles associated with hiis name will rot 
f j d f'. \y. hath , I ironic! predict that in the t ir .meed 
those prir.ci;:.; : . of ra.vpsct* for lav:, order and justice will 
cor:.-.: tr’ govern rv: national life more completely than ever 
before, lacbuca the trend of permissiveness in this country, a 
trcr.h ich yd: Hoover fought against nil of his life, a . 

trend .vhen 'ar.cerouslv eroding our national heritage an a 

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lav: AJicir.c: pen. . . . Cs r 15 nov: being reversec« f 

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The .t.-ri can people today are tired of disorder, 

disruption and ’ srospact for lav: . America wants to come 
bach to tho In-.. a way of life, and as we do come bach to I 

the lav;, tr.e r... . .ry cf this great nan, who never loft the lav; j 

as a way of lit will be accorded even more honor than it 
co mna n c s tc d ay. 

In t.ii'os past, in the days of the American frontier, j 

the brave r-;or. tv. o more the badge ajid enforced the lav; were 
cal' of by a nar.i wo dc not often hear today. They were 
called "Peace* fleers 15 . Today, although that tcrv.i has passed 
out of stylo, r. rutin .it expressed still endurau . All the 

world yearns for peace, peace among nations, peace within 
nations. Sub . thoua Peace Officers, we can never have peace. 1 

Edgar hoover j. . this basic truth. He shaped his life around 
it. ha vau a :• ace Officer without user. 


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Ir. Bible, the book which Edgar Hc-cvor called his 

“guide cti: v:e find the words which best pronounce 

a bcr.ec i ct ior. . his death. They are iron the Ps f.;r.s: "Great 
peace- th-.r ..kick. love thy lav:.” J. Edgar Hoover loved the 

la.,, c.f Gc: He loved the lav: of his country r.r.d he richly 

ear:.? . : ugh nil eternity. 


.ited States is a better country because this 
is long life among us these past 77 years. 

-. forever in his debt. In the years ahead, 

.is ruTivry. Let us De true tc his legacy . 

r.s he would surely want us to do, by honoring 
. or. on vie carry on. in this noble profession or 
the peace in our society. 





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Funeral Service of 

The Honorable J. Edgar Hoover 


The National Presbyterian Church 
Washington, D. C, 


Thursday, May 4, 1972 
Eleven O'Clock 



The Reverend Edward L. R. Elson, S, T.D. Officiating 
Pastor, The National Presbyterian Church 
Chaplain of the United States Senate 


ORDER OF SERVICE 




ORGAN PRELUDE 


OPENING SENTENCES 

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me. Bless His holy 

name . 

The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no evil 
touch them. They are in peace. 

The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the 

Lord. 


PRAYER 

Eternal Father, in whom we live and move and have our being, draw us 
close to Thee and let Thy light and joy fill our souls as we offer unto Thee the 
praise and thanksgiving of our hearts; for the mystery and wonder of life here 
and hereafter. We thank Thee that deep in the human heart is an unquenchable 
trust that life does not end with death, that the Father who made us will care for 
us beyond the bounds of vision even as He has cared for us in this earthly pil- 
grimage. We praise Thy name that our hope has been so wondrously confirmed 
in the life, the words and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who has taught us when we pray 

to say - 

THE LORD'S PRAYER (in unison) 

Our Father, who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. 
Thy will be done; On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. 

And forgive us our debts; As we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into 
temptation; But deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, 
and the glory, for ever. Amen. 

HYMN "How Firm a Foundation" The United States Army Chorus 



READINGS FROM THE HOLY BIBLE 


THE OLD TESTAMENT 
PSALM 46 


God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 

Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and 
though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 

Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains 
shake with the swelling thereof. 

There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of 
God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. 

God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God shall help 
her, and that right early. 

The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved; he uttered his voice, 
the earth melted. 

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j.jic j juiu ui i iudlo xd w 1111 uo, luc uuu ut jatuu id uur rciu^c. 

Come, behold the works of the Lord, what desolations he hath made 
in the earth. 

He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the 
bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire. 

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the heathen, 
I will be exalted in the earth. 

The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. 


PSALM 23 


The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside 
the still waters. 

He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness 
for his name's sake. 

Y £ 3 . t though I w alk through the ystllsy of the shadow of dsstth, I will 
fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 

Thou prepareBt a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; 
thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; 
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. 



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Hear the reading of the New Testament. 


THE NEW TESTAMENT 


II Timothy 4: 6-7 

. . . The time of my departure is at hand. 

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept 
the faith: 


Homans 8: 14, 35, 37-39 


For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or 
distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him 
that loved us. 

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor 
principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 

Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to 
separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. 


1 The 8 salonians 4: 13, 14, 18 

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them 
which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also 
which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 

Wherefore comfort one another with these words. 


II Corinthians 4; 5 

For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were 
dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal 
in the heavens. 


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I Corinthians 13; 9-13 

For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 

But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part 
shall be done away. 

When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, 

I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 

For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now 
I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 

And now a'bideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest 
of these is charity. 


I Corinthians 15: 57, 58 


Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus 
Christ, 

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always 
abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor 
is not in vain in the Lord. 


Ephesians 6: 10-13, 17,18 

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his 
might. 

Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against 
the wiles of the devil. 

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, 
against powers, againBt the rulers of the darkness of this world, against 
spiritual wickedness in high places. 

Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able 
to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which 
is the word of God; 

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit. 


Hear the words of our Lord Jesus Christ; 

Matthew 5: 3, 4, 8, 9 

Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 
Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted. 

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God, 

Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children 
of God. 




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John 14: 1-3 (adapted from the Presbyterian Book of Common Worship) 

Jesus said: ’’Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe 
also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places: if it were not 
so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if 1 go and 
prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; 
that where I am, there ye may be also. " 


Here endeth the Lesson. 


THE EULOGY 


The President of the United States 


PASTOR'S TRIBUTE 


It is fitting that we should gather here among people with whom Mr. 

Hoover was reared and with whom he worshipped. 

It is not commonly known that there was a time in Mr. Hoover's young 

manhood when he struggled in the depth of his being over a call to enter the 

ministry of the church or to give his life to the legal profession. Our loss of 

a clergyman in the church has been the great gain of the legal profession and a 

lifetime of devoted service to the Republic. 

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Mr. Hoover was reared in a home where God was honored, the Bible 
read and prayers said daily and where he was early instructed in the catechism 
of our faith. As a bov he sanv in the Church choir, as a vouncr man he was a 
volunteer Sunday School teacher and in more recent years served as a Trustee 
of the National Presbyterian Church, where his service was greatly valued. 

He believed that the moral law was given by God in the Ten Commandments 
and the Sermon on the Mount and that all other laws emanated from this premise. 
Thus in serving the law he was serving his God. 

Tn him I went on nuir.c rous occasions for counsel &nci stlwstys on 
Year's Day, which was his birthday, I made one pastoral call, to his home on 
30th Place. 


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rendering of The Last Supper, the gift of Mr. Hoover to this Church, before which 
we stand each Lord’s Day to prepare our hearts for worship in this place. 



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Let us pray. 

THE PRAYERS 

Almighty God, Father of mercies and Giver of all comfort, deal 
graciously, we pray Thee, with all those who mourn this day, that casting every 
care on Thee they may know the consolation of Thy love, the healing of Thy grace, 
and the companionship of Thy presence. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

O merciful God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Resur- 
rection and the Life, our comfort in sorrow and our Peace in dying: We thank 
Thee that Thou art the eternal home and dwelling place of all who seek Thee. 

We bless Thee for the hope Thou hast given us, telling of a light that never 
fades, and of a life that cannot know the bitterness of death, where Christ and 
those we love await with Thee our coming; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

We give Thee thanks, G Lord, lor all the sacred memories and hallowed 
recollections which cluster about this hour. 

We thank Thee for Thy servant Edgar, for all the good and gracious 
influences in his home and training, and all that ministered to the higher life. 

We praise Thee for his steadfast faith in Thee, for his invincible fidelity to the 
moral law and the laws derived therefrom, for the strength of his manhood, his 
elevated patriotism, his kindness and generosity, his reverence for life and his 
warmhearted friendship. Grant us a fresh dedication to be strong as he was 
strong, brave as he was brave, loyal as he was loyal, to serve as he served, 
and to honor Thee as he honored Thee. 

And now, O Father, who doest all things well, with thankful hearts that 
Thou has given him to us for a season, we give Thy servant Edgar back to Thy 
tender care, until the shadows flee away and the brighter day dawns, when the 
visible and invisible are as one in Thy higher Kingdom. Through Jesus Christ 
our Lord. Amen. 


HYMN "Faith of Our Fathers" The United States Army Chorus 






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Ralph B. Harris, Project Coordinator, General Services 
Administration (GSA) advised the White House Press Secretary had 
contacted the Central Office of GSA May 5, 1972, to advise that 
President Nixon was naming the new FBI headquarters building in 
Washington, D. C. , after the late Director J. EdgarlHdpver. 

Harris advised U was his understanding the form of the 
name would be, "J, Edgar Hoover*’ rather than, "John Edgar Hoover" 
and that if a preference for the latter was indicated, that this preference 
be expressed to Bureau contacts at the White House. 


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Office of Federal Employees' 
Group Life Insurance 
4 East 24th Street 
New York, New York 10010 

Attention: Mr. Zinke 
rttlfiUMAL 


Gentlemen: 


The death of Mr. J. Edgar Hoover, the Director of 
this Bureau, occurred on May 2, 1072, from natural eauaee. He 
had Regular life insurance coverage in the amount of MB, 000 
under the Federal employees' group life insurance plan. He had 
no survivors. Mr. Hoover bad not designated a beneficiary on 
Standard Form 54. However, he had signed a memorandum to me 
of September 0, 1054, designating his estate as his beneficiary. 
This memorandum is enclosed for your consideration whether it 
should be validated as Mr. Hoover's designation of beneficiary. 


Mr. Hoover's estate is being processed by 
Mr. Richard E. Brewer, Trust Officer, Trust Department, Riggs 
National Bank, 800 17th Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. 20006. 

He is being furnished Form FE-6, ' 'Claim for Death Benefits, " for 
execution by the executor or administrator of Mr. Hoover's estate. 

It is assumed you will contact Mr. Brewar directly concerning this 

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F or your use in settling this matter the following 
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1. Original of Standard F orm 56, "Agency Certlfioation 
of Insurance Status. " 

2. Certified copy of the "Certlfieate of Death. " 




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Your prompt attention to this matter will be greatly 
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V cry truly jrOurfi, 


John F. moot 
Assistant to the Director 

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 
FEDERAL bureau of investigation 


Washington is, t>. c. 


September 8, 1954 


MEMORANDUM FOR MR. MOHR 


I wish to hereby designate my estate as my 
beneficiary for the recently issued Federal 
Employees Group Life Insurance policy. 


Very truly yours, 


Ed g^a r 




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THIS IS TO CERT I FY^THAf THE ABOVE IS A TRUE AND CORRECT REPRODUCTION 
OF THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE FILED IN ORDER WITH THE VITAL RECORDS . 
DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, DISTRICT,-!}? COLUMBIA, 


\John R. Crandall, Chief 
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AGENCY CERTIFICATION <3r, } INSURANCE STATUS 

Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program 


2 v aj DATE OF BIRTH !«<»». o*,. 

1-1 -1895 


3 CHECH The HEATON FOB TERMINATING INSURANCE 


HAD EMPlGYft At TIME Of 
OLAtH APPLIED FOR CIVIL 
SERVICE ANNUITY’ 

□ YES □ NO 



A Ch: >, A - It LUa lON'.ERMNG SI 54, DESIGNA1 ION Of BENEFICIARY 


CURRENT 

S f 54 ATTACHED 


A CURRENT 5 F 54 IS 
NOT ON FILE WITH THIS 
AGENCY 


A CURRENT Sf 54 IS ON FILE IN 
THE EMPLOYEE’S OFFICIAL PERSONNEL 
FOLDER I OR EQUIVALENT! 


*' L ED B! IS RETIRING OR RECEIVING FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION UNDER CONDITIONS ENTITLING HIM TO RETAIN 
I A’ A 'll CURRENT SF 54, IF ANY, TO OR'GINAL SF 56 AND CHECK BOX 4 (o) ON ORIGINAL AND ALL COPIES Of Sf S6; 
T SF 54 1 01, f.if. CHECK BOX 4 (b' IN All OTHER CASES. SHOW WHETHER OR NOT CURRENT SF 54 IS ON FILE BT CHECKING 
i A CUk.uNI SI 54 IS ONE THAT HAS NOT BEEN CANCELED BY EMPLOYEE OR AUTOMATICALLY BY TRANSFER OR PRIOR TERMIN- 
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.-■! M.- 1 IN 6 ANNUAL BASH PA' RAH (NOl AMOUNT 
DA'. TLAR, u> IN'iJkAN.i) ON DATE IN l![M 5 
GUlVIk' DAilY. HO'JRIY, PIECEWORK, 
ETC TO-FJR-^i RATE 


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8. DATE Of NOTICE Of CONYCR 
SION PRIVILEGE (Sf 55) TO EM 
PLOYLE (MONTH, DAY. TLARl 


«. I CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION HAS BEEN OBTAINED FROM. AND CORRECTLY REFLECTS. OFFICIAL RECORDS ANO THAT THE EMPLOYEE 
NAMtD WAS COVERED BY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES GROUP LIFE INSURANCE ON THE DATE SHOWN IN ITEM S. 




(H*,'Vonol l-gnalure ol ou'noriTtd ageiKf official) 

N. P. Callahan 


(Type-d nom* authoojtd ogency oMiCiol) 

Federal Bureau of Investigation 


(Homp of ogtncy) 


5-8-73 


(Ool.) 

Ana let sat Director 


Washington, D. C. 80535 


(Moiling odd'RU, including ZIP Cod* of og*ncy) 


SEE OTHER SIDE 
FOR 

INSTRUCTIONS TO EMPLOYING AGENCY 








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■ * ’STRUCTIONS TO EMPLOYIN 

COMPLETION OF CERTIFICATE 


AGENCY 

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I. This Certification musl be completed in triplicate whenever on employee's ins-nan. e 1ermino»es for: 
o. Death. 

b. Retirement on on immediate annuity with 12 or mere years' creditable service, of which ot least 5 yoors ar« civ. ban 
service, or on account of disability. (An immediate annuity is one which begins to accrue not late, than 1 month atte 




ren«A ^ In n A i Arthi L *w roliratnent rn c 


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receiving benefit under the T odoi 
L-r the following ci'snn donees: 


of disability has been officially mode and the employee's separation is in order, 
c Completion of 12 months in O non-poy Status or separation, and the employee r 
Employees' Compensation lav*, and held unable to return to duty, 
d. Any other reason, if the employee desires to convert his life insurance, except und*. 

(1) Employee waived or declined on SF 176 (or 5F 176 T); 

(2) If it i, known that, within 3 calendar days after 1 he date the insurant.'.' lerm'noled, the i < • p I r y i. - r/i.' 

return to Government service in the some or another position in v:h«ch he will be cligi:- ! e \o rm-qu.M* 
Federal Employees Group Life Insuronce; 

(3) More thon 75 days have elapsed from the date insurance terminated unless speJf 1 - request s -.ndr. . 

by the Civil Service Commission or the Office of Federal Employees' Group Life Irsurunco. 

2. If Insurance terminated on account of death. Indicate In item 3(a) whether the employee herd filed oi Application fer Retirement 

(SP 2B01) with the Civil Service Commission. 

3. In item 8, give date of Notice of Conversion Privilege (SF 55), except that if thr, tone (jr '>' ; -y v-ued r, \ . 

5F 55, give current date. In case of death, leave this item blank. 

4. If is important whenever a duplicate SF 56 is issued to replace one which has boon ios\ that i* i o * V 

"DUPLICATE”. 

DISPOSmON OF CERTIFICATION 

J. Death of employes— 

a. Send duplicate of SF 56 immediately to the Office of Federal Employees' Group Life Injurorve. 

b. Keep the original (preferably in the Officiol Personnel Folder or its equivole:,.) for alia.; •*>.. n: to a : nim ir r 
death benefits (Form FE-6) when received. 

c. If no cloim is received, send original SF 56, upon request, to the Office of Federal Em; 

Insurance. 

d. If the deceased employee hot a current Designation of Beneficiary (SF 54) on file, the Sf 5- 
to the original SF 56 when it is sent to the Office of Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance. 

2. Retirement of employee— 

o. If the employee is applying for on immediate annuity with 12 or more years' creditable serv a of win c .>• leas' 5 
years ore civilian service) or for disability, attoch the originol SF 56 and current Designatl„ n{ e«., ■ ■ , . . ; y fit 
5i),if cny. to the Application lor Retirement and give duplicate of 5F 56 to the employee, (NOTE *n o - s.ib<hty 

re f | Pftm anf rnt* mu Kara rjlrfamAjlt CppliCCfiOH fjQ* nlfertHu kaan lonf J g f ho £jyl| Joryjrn , inim. S5 1 1_ f* fj * f ^ , f< 

the original SF 56 (and SF 54, if any) to the “FINAL** Individual Retirement Record (5F 2806; 1 
b. If the employee wants to continue only his regular insurance, have him complete o SF 176 do ming h s ptionol 
insurance. If he wonts to convert only his optional insurance, prepare a statement (see below) tn dupw- tor 
him to sign, ottach both copies of the Statement to the original SF 56, and submit with apphco'ion tor recrement 
as instructed in 2a obove. 

Illustrative Statement 

"I wont to continue my regular Insurance after retirement but would like additional information on < » /*»rtmg m, r'»onol 
insurance.'* 


«*• n s ' G i u p i. i 1 ' * 
i u s t n f ' n - u«„d 


(Employee's signature) (Address— print or type) -Dote) 

If the employee prefers to convert both his regular and optional insurance to on individual pch > g.ve him *hr ongino* 
and duplicate copy of the SF 56. Retain 5F 54, if any. 

3. If employee Is receiving compensation benefits— 

a. Before completing item 7 contact the local Bureau of Employees’ Compensation Office, if neres* 0 ;. to ro r* „».h.'ih*;r 

the employee still has optional insurance. 

b. Hove the employee complete appropriate box on reverse side of the original SF 56. Send onguvl SF 56 . -d mnent 
Designation of Beneficiary (SF 54), if any, to the U. S. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, BUREAU Of *EhREMFNT 
AND INSURANCE, WASHINGTON, 0. C., 20415, (*id give duplicate copy of SF 56 to the emr'oy*' 

C. H the employee prefers to convert his group insurance? to on indivi jvil pokey, g vc him the no ■’ ind rj • : c .op y 

of the SF 56. Retain SF 54, if any. 

4. All other cases— 

Upon request, give the employee tho original and duplicate cpy of the SF 56 or man *u him 

5. In all coses— 

Retain file copy of the SF 56 in the employee's Official Personnel Fold -r or its equivu'en* t 

PROMPT CERTIFICATION REQUI' 

The time in which an c n'pTs y e e may convert his group i ■ f e ; ns urn n. <? t ^ ' J . , a • *■ - • * 

must be comnleled ond delivc ed or mailed to him p'O" r 0 v 


OPTION A I **0 10 f MIO-HM 

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT 

Memorandum 


Mr. Mohr 


from J. J. 


SUBJECT FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS 
FOR MR. HOOVER 

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Attached are a proposed teletype to all Special Agents in Charge 
and a press release identifying those hours during which law enforcement 
personnel may pay their respects to Mr. Hoover at the Capitol Rotunda. 


In view of the deep interest and concern of local and state law 
enforcement in this matter, it is believed these details should be disseminated 


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RE COMMENDATIONS: 


1. That attached teletype and press release be approved. 



release. 


2. If approved, Crime Records Division will handle tfy^pr^pp j , 


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1 - Miss Gandy 1 - Mr. Callahan 

1 - Miss Holmes 1 - Mr. Bassett 
1 - Mr. Felt 
1 - Mr. Mohr 
1 - Mr. Rosen 
1 - Mr. Bishop 
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TO ALjj LEC-AL ATTACHES (£0»£) (I«33&»Tfr) _ 

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FROM L. PATRICK GRAY , III 
ACT IRC DIRECTOR 


I SHARE TilL DEEP GRIEF WHICH I KNOW ALL E?1PL0YEES OF 
i'liIS liURi-AU FLeL AT TIi C DEATH OF YOUR ESTEEMED DIRECTOR, 

JOil.i EDGAR HOOVER, AND YOUR .MANY EXPRESSIONS OF SORROW AND 
CONDOLENCE ARE INDEED APPRECIATED. HIS DEATH I!ARKS A PROFOUND 
LOSS NOT ONLY FOR TiiE FEI BUT ALSO FOR THE ENTIRE NATION. THE 
FBI liAS TRADITIONALLY STOOD FOR THE VERY EEST IN LAW ENFORCEMENT. 

I X DETUU INED THAT IT SHALL CONTINUE TO DO SO, AND I AM CONFIDENT 
Tj iAT YOU JOIN ME IN THIS RESOLVE. ONLY THROUGH OUR STEADFAST 
DEVOTION TO THE RICHEST IDEALS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC 
SERVICE CAL HE HOPE TO FULFILL OUR GRAVE RESPONSIBILITIES AND 
TO EET T MANY CHALLENGES FACING THE FBI TODAY. 



1 - Mr. Felt (detached) 

1 - Mr. Bishop (detached) 

1 — Mr*. Mnbr /Hof ^ 

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1 - Mr. Callahan (detached) 
1 - M. A. Jones (detached) 


NOTE: See Jones to Bishop memo dated 5/4/72, captioned “Proposed 

Message to be Sent to all Special Agents in Charge (SACs) and Legal 
Attaches from Acting Director L. Patrick Gray, III." 


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SPECIAL AGENTS IN CHARGE (SACs) AND LEGAL ATTACHES 
FROM ACTING DIRECTOR L. PATRICK GRAY, III 


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proposed message for transmittal by teletype and cablegram to 
all SACs and Legal Attaches. 

RECOMMENDATION : 

That this message be approved for prompt transmittal 
by teletype and cablegram to all SACs and Legal Attaches. 

Enclosure 






1 - Mr. 

Felt - 

Enclosure 

1 - Mr. 

Bishop 

- Enclosure 

1 - Mr. 

Mohr - 

Enclosure 

1 - Mr. 

Callahan - Enclosure 

1 - M. 

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COPIES OF THIS TELEGRAM SENT TO EDITOR WASHINTON POST WASHINGTON 
DC AND ANOTHER SENT TO DPI NATIONAL PRESS BUILDING WASHINGTON 
DC. 


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••IT WOULD MEAN NEGLECTING THE FACT THAT J EDGAR HOOVER W AS 
A COLLOSUS OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE IF HIS ACTUAL OFFICE* THE 
ROOM HE WORKED IN/ WERE TO BE OCCUPIED BY ANYONE ELSE. X SU6GEST 
DECLARING IT A NATIONAL MONUMENT LIKE THE ROOMS OF OTHER GREAT 
MEN AND KEEPING IT INTACT FOR POSTERITY." 

RAPHAEL PERL ATTORNEY AT LAW (SILVER SPRING MD). 


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MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR JOHN EDGAR HOOVER, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, 

may four nineteen seventytwo. 



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M.. Kelt _. 

Mr ii.mpbeii 
Mr JRnjrn.. 

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Mr. hill*-. KSy 

r. Coper 

Mr. Conrad 
Mr. I)t". v 
Mr. Cleveland _ 
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FOR BUREAU’S INFORMATION, CITY-WIDE MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR 
FORMER DIRECTOR HOOVER WILL BE HELD AT CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 
SAVANNAH, FROM NOON TO TWELVE THIRTY PM, THURSDAY MAY FOUR. 

SERVICE WILL BE INTERDENOMINATIONAL WITH MINISTERS OF VARIOUS FAITHS 

taking part, brigadier general Eugene m. lynch, commandant of 

HUNTER ARMY FIELD - FORT STEWART MILITARY COMPLEX WILL BE 

O 

PRINCIPAL SPEAKER. FBI EMPLOYEES AND FORMER EMPLOYEES IN THIS AREA 
INVITED TO ATTEND AS A GROUP AND SOME WILL DO SO. THIS SERVICE 
IS A SPONTANEOUS COMMUNITY TRIBUTE INITIATED BY JOHN D. CARSWELL, 
PRESIDENT OF JOHN D. CARSWELL COMPANY, GENERAL INSURANCE AGENTS, 
n NE ONE TWO EAST BAY ST., SAVANNAH. 

FOR BUREAU’S FUS^ER INFORMATION, THIS OFFICE HAS RECIEVED 
FLOWERS AND NUMEROUS CALLS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC OFFICIALS 


AND PRIVATE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT AREA EXPRESSING SORROW IN THE} LOSS 
OF MR. HOOVER. 

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TO ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI 
FROM: PACT; NEWARK 

FOR INFORMATION OF THE BUREAU, MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR 
MR. HOOVER WILL BE HELD AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 

NEWARK, IN OPDEP THAT NEWARK OFFICE EMPLOYEES MAY SPIRITUALLY 
D AY THEIR LAST RESPECTS TO MR. HOOVER. 

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INFORM CONSULS 

-URECTOR OF FBI J* EDGAR HOOVEH W ILL LIE IN STATE IN 
CAPITOL ROTUNDA FOR TWENTY-FOUR HOURS STARING WEDNESDAY 
MAY THIRD- FUNERAL SERVICE WILL 0E HELD ATNATlONAL 
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WASHINGTON AT ELEVEN A-H. THURSDAY/ 

May FOURTH/ TO WHICH ALL CHIEFS OF MISSION IN WASHINGTON 
AND WIVES ARE BEING INVITED- PRIVATE INTERHENT WASHINGTON 
AFTERNOON THURSDAY/ MAY FOURTH- IRWIN 


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RE BUTYL MAY TWO, LAST, COMCKRMIHC FWWRAL 4RIAIQI* 
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TOTES’, HAS PT4CJN DKfiBQMATRD FOR LAW XNFORCSfeUmT TO PAX 
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To be Released Immediately 

The hours of 8:00 p. m. to 10:00 p. m. , May 3, 1972, 
have been designated as the time in which members of the law 
enforcement profession may pay their respects to Mr. J. Edgar 
Hoover in the Capitol Rotunda. For those who are unable to be 
present during these hours, the Rotunda will be open all night. 

May 3, and until 8:30 a. m. , May 4, 1972, 


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TO ALL DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR POSTS PRIORITY 
LNCLAS STATE »76l*| 

Inform CONSULS 

I RFGR t T TO INFORM MY COLLEAGUES TH*T J* EDGAR HOOVER* 
DIRECTOR FEOt-RAL BUREAU QF INVESTIGATION 9lE0 *0RNJH6 
DF *aY SECOND* 



Mr. Tolson^, 

Mr. Pel*- 
Mr. Campbell 
Mr. Ron 

M f Bl, 

Mr. Mnler. E.S. 

Mr. Callahan _ 

Mr. Cooper 

Mr. Conrad 

Mr. Dalbey 1 

Mr. Cleveland 

Mr. Ponder 

Mr. Bales 

Mr. Waikarl 

Mr. Wallers 

Mr. SoyftrH 

Tele. Room — 
Miss Holmes 
Miss Gandy 





IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXECUTIVE OROER OF MaY SECOND ALL 
POSTS ARE OIRECTED TO ELY FLAG MALFSTAFF ON ALL 

government buildings Through day of interment. 

INFORMATION ABOUT ARRANGEMENTS HILL FOLLOW. IRWIN 



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l ’"< 1 J. EDGAR HOOVER 

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SPECIAL AGENTS INSURANCE FUND 


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A cashier’s check in the amount of $20, 000 payable to Clyde JksrTols or 
designated beneficiary of Mr. Hoover, who was a member of the Special Agen 
Insurance Fund, was delivered to Mr. Mohr for transmittal to Mr. Tolson on 
this date. 


ACTION: 





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URGENT 



THERE WILL BE A BRIEF MEMORIAL SERVICE 


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FOR MR. HOOVER AT ELEVEN A.M. AT CAPITOL ROTUNDA, 

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ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 7VH, FOLLOWING WHICH HE WILL UE 
IN STATE UNTIL NINE THIRTY A.M. THURSDAY, MAY MR, 
WHEN HE WILL BE TAKEN TO NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN 
CHURCH, WASHINGTON, D.C. FOR FUNERAL SERVICE. 
FOLLOWING THIS SERVICE, THERE WILL BE PRIVATE 
INTERMENT AT CONGRESSIONAL CEMETERY, ONE EIGHT ZERO 
ZERO E STREET, SOUTHEAST. , i c ^ 




CLYDE TOLSON \ ^ 

ACTING DIRECTOR 


FtDER/U BUREAU OF INVEST (CATION 
COMMUNICATIONS SECTION 


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Fred G. RobineUe (nephew) 
5401 Whitfield-Chapel Road 
Lanham, Maryland 20801 


^k'/ M rs. C. W. Kienast (Niece) 
12004 Lisbo rough Road 
Mitchellville, Maryland 20716 


Mrs. Henry E. Kmen (Great niece) 
■L- Collamer Heights 
0 R. D. 3 

Ballston Spa, New York ?12020 





Mrs. Thomas A. Orton (Grand niece) 
57 George Street 

Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 


1 Mrs. K. Paul Fennell (Niece) 
vJ23 13 Shelter Lane 
£ Bowie, Maryland 20715 


Mrs. Kenneth Callaway (Grand niece) 
1626 Foxliall Road, N. W. 

Washington, D. C. 20007 











Fred G. Robinette, III (Great nephew) / Q jq OU 

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Mrs. Dorothy Robinette (Niece) 

P. O. Box 911 

Delano, California 93215 (1970 address) 


£/iJ^so j /exW ■£> • 


Mrs. Marjorie A. Stromme (niece) 
2040 Federal Avenue — 

Costa Mesa, California 92626 


D. N. Hoover, Jr. (nephew) 

The Rocks 
Route 2, Bojrl07 

Charles Town, West Virginia 25414 



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Mr. Bishop: 


REU^MEM< 

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MORIAL BOOK CONTAINING EULOGIES 
REGARDING THE DIRECTOR 


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Mr, CUvel.tiid 
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Mis* Gandy. 


Earlier today in conversation with Senator James O. 
Eastland (D -Mississippi) I inquired about the policy concerning the 
issuance of memorial books containing a compilation of the various 
eulogies of prominent individuals which have been issued by the 
Congress from time to time. The Senator said such memorial books 
generally have been reserved for Presidents and Members of 
Congress, although there have been occasions where such memorial 
books have been issued on others such as Supreme Court Justices 
and Eleanor Roosevelt. The Senator stated he feels it would be most 
appropriate to have such a memorial book compiled by the Congress 
concerning Mr. Hoover, adding that he will initiate the necessary 
action to see that this is carried QUl. 



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ALL LEGAL ATTACHES (e§K) (IMMEDIATE) 


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1 - Mr. Rosen 
1 - Mr. Bishop 
1 - Mr. Bassett 


FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOi^MR. HOOVER BEING HANDLED BY 
GAWLERS FUNERAL HOME, WISCONSIN AVENUE AND HARRISON, N.W. , 
WASHINGTON, D. C. BODY TO LIE IN STATE CAPITOL ROTUNDA 
COMMENCING ELEVEN A. M. , WEDNESDAY, MAY THREE, NINETEEN 

SEVENTY -TWO, UNTIL NINE THIRTY A. 1L, MAY FOUR, NINETEEN 

ELEVEN A. M. , 

SEVENTY -TWO, ON WHICH DATE MEMORIAL SERVICES TO BE CONDUCTED/ 
AT NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, FOUR ONE ZERO ONE NEBRASKA 
AVENUE, N.W. , WASHINGTON, D.C. INTERMEHET IMMEDIATELY 
THEREAFTER CONGRESSIONAL CEMETERY, WASHINGTON, SERVICES AT 
CEMETERY PRIVATE. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, DONATIONS MAY BE MADE 
TO BOYS CLUBS OF AMERICA. 


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IT IS WITH THE DEEPEST GRIEF X ADVISE YOU THAT MR. HOOVER 
PASSED AWAY FROM NATURAL CAUSES AT HE HOME LAST NIGHT. 
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING MADE WITH JOSEPH GAWLER’S 
AND SONS OF THIS CITY AND I WILL ADVISE YOU WHEN THESE ARE 
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FEDERAL BUREAU Of INVESTIGATION 

COMMUNICATIONS SECTION . 

MAY 2 1972 

WESTERN ]UNlON 


CLYDE TOLSON 
ACTING DIRECTOR 



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Fred G. Robinette (nephew) 
5401 Whitfield-Chapel Road 
Lanliam, Maryland 20801 

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Mrs. C. W. Kienast (Niece) 
12004 Lisborough Road 
Mitchellville, Maryland 20716 


Mrs. Henry E. Kmen (Great niece) 
Collamer Heights 
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Ballston Spa, New York /12020 

Mrs. Thomas A. Orton (Grand niece) 
57 George Street 

Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 

■( Mrs. K. Paul Fennell (Niece) 

V12313 Shelter Lane 
Bowie, Maryland 20715 

Mrs. Kenneth Callaway (Grand niece) 
1626 Foxhall Road, N. W. 

Washington, D. C. 20007 


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1 Mrs. Dorothy Robinette (Niece) 

P. O. Box 911 

Delano, California 93215 (1970 address) 

Mrs. Marjorie A. Stromme (niece) 

2040 Federal Avenue — - 

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D. N. Hoover, Jr. (nephew) 

The Rocks 

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Charles Town, West Virginia 25414 


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In accordance with your instructions, Mr. Hoover's private, 
personal olilce was secured at 11 :40 a. m. today. It was neoroaary to 
change the lock on one door ia order to acrosnpMah this. 

To nay knowledge, the contents of the office are exactly as 
they would have been had Mr. Hoover reported to the 
I have in say possession the only hoy to the office. 


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1 - Miss Gandy 


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Mr. Felt 

Mr. Campbell 

Mr. Rosen 

Mr. Mnhr 

Mr. Hihhup 

Mr. Miller, E-S. 

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Mr. rasper 

Mr. HrmraH 

Mr. Dalbey 

Mr. Cleveland 

Mr. Prinder 

Mr. HhIpb 

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Mr. Wnliern 

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